There can never be enough life hacks for the household and housework. We are all grateful when annoying problems can be solved quickly and easily. Mostly the smallest and simplest things help and you ask yourself: Why didn’t I do this much earlier? The water in the sink is draining slowly? Do you always hammer your thumb when you hammer your nails? And adhesive residue on books or other surfaces make you really foxed? No problem if you look at the following household life hacks.
1. Spray paint on objects without getting dirty
For this you need:
- carton
- Craft knife
- cord
- pen
That is how it goes:
Place a cardboard box upright in front of you and cut it on the top with a craft knife. Tie a piece of cord to the object that you want to spray paint and thread the other end of the cord through the hole in the box. Tie the end to a pencil and twist the pencil in so that the item in the box hangs in the air. Now you can spray the object in the box without getting dirty.
2. Remove adhesive residue
For this you need:
That is how it goes:
To use stickers, adhesive tape, etc. To remove from surfaces without leaving any ugly residue, all you need is a blow dryer. Heat the sticker with it and it can be easily removed.
3. Drive in nails without injuring yourself
For this you need:
That is how it goes:
Just hold the nail in place with pliers. This way you can’t hit your fingers while hammering.
4. Drill without having to clean afterwards
For this you need:
- plastic bottle
- Craft knife
That is how it goes:
Cut off the bottom of an empty plastic bottle, then place it on the drill bit (opening up). This is how the plastic device catches all the dust while drilling.
5. Fix the overtightened screw in the wall again
For this you need:
That is how it goes:
Often a screw no longer engages in the wall. So if the screw is loose, just put a match in the hole and then screw the screw back in. The match gives you back your lost grip.
6. Clogged drain
For this you need:
That is how it goes:
The water no longer wants to drain from the sink? Fill a PET bottle half full with water. Then, put the bottle upside down in the drain. Use the bottle like a bellows, so press hard on it. The water pressure that this builds up releases the clog.
7. Hang up the picture with the Coke can
For this you need:
That is how it goes:
If you break the suspension on a picture, a Coke can is the savior in an emergency. Simply snap off the tab to open the can and secure it to the picture frame with a screw.
8. Remove the dowel from the wall
For this you need:
That is how it goes:
Some dowels just don’t want to be removed from the wall. A corkscrew can help here. Place the corkscrew on the dowel, screw it into the dowel and then remove it using the lever function of the corkscrew. The dowel is outside!
9. Remove nails from the wall without damaging the wall
For this you need:
That is how it goes:
Unfortunately, if you pull nails out of the wall with a hammer, there are often unsightly traces of dirt and pressure on the wallpaper. To avoid this, simply hold a sponge under the hammer and rest it on it. This way, there are no ugly streaks.
You don’t have to be a craftsman for these 9 tricks and above all you don’t have to bring one into the house. The solution is usually closer and simpler than you think. Do not despair, ask ingenious tricks!
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