23 Simple Tricks To Repair The House To Save Time And Money

7. Unblock drains with salt

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You can fix the clogged drain with salt yourself if you don't feel safe by letting an inexperienced plumber fix it. You can use this trick to clear the drain of anything stuck in the drain. Put salt and yeast in the drain and leave it overnight. The next day, wash the mixture with warm water.

8. Hold a door open with a rubber band

You can also use a rubber band to leave a door slightly open. Simply wrap the rubber band around the door handle and make an "X" with the intersection just enough to hold the latch down. Especially useful when you come home with a lot of groceries - you can simply open the door with a simple push instead of having to empty your hand.

9. Remove pet hair from the carpet with the squeegee

Pet hair can be difficult to remove from carpets. Instead of paying a fortune for dry cleaning, you can do it yourself at home. Simply move the squeegee back and forth across the carpet and you will be able to loosen and remove stuck hairs.