The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

A Better Flush

Water pressure might be to blame if your toilet seems to always need a second flush. If the tank is refilling slowly you also could have a pressure issue. To remedy this, you just need to locate the water valve behind the toilet. Turn the valve counterclockwise until your hand stops, and your toilet should be back in business.

Loosen Up Your Drawers

After a lot of use, sometimes sets of drawers don't function quite like they used to. The wood warps or overuse makes the drawers difficult to slide. One hack for this is to use a little wax, either a candle, some soap, or even a clear crayon, and rub them along the runners of the drawers for a little lubrication. Your drawers will no longer stick and your furniture will feel like new again.

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The More You Know

  • The 442nd Infantry Regiment, a largely Japanese American unit that served during WWII, did so while their families were held in internment camps. Their motto was "Go for Broke" and they were the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.
  • You only breathe out of one nostril at a time.
  • The longest wedding veil was longer than 63 football fields.
  • When baking, it’s important to use room temperature ingredients (unless otherwise specified). If you forget to take your eggs out of the fridge in time, don’t worry. Just place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.