20 of the all-time best hints for making household repairs.

Dripless Lube Job
    Use petroleum jelly instead of oil on door hinges. That way
you don't have to worry about oil dripping on the carpet.

Lube Locks the "Write" Way
    First, transfer graphite from a soft lead pencil to a key by
rubbing the pencil over the key as if you were coloring it. Then
put the key in the lock and move it in and out several times. Also
turn the key back and forth. Your lock will love it.

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