23 Simple Home Repair Tricks to Save Time and Money

LumenCrafter Updated 2025-07-10

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Sometimes it feels like maintaining your home drains all your time and money. These 23 smart, simple tricks let you handle upkeep with common household items.

1. Fix the loose screws with nail polish

A wobbly screw in a cabinet knob or hinge is irritating. Instead of replacing hardware, brush clear nail polish onto the threads and reinstall it. The thin coat adds grip as it dries, filling tiny gaps so the screw seats firmly and stays tight far longer. A fast, neat micro repair.

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Comments

AtlasTelemetry 09/10/2025

Good scaffolding.
ClayAurora 08/10/2025

Crisp separation of concerns.
AlloyNavigator 06/27/2025

Clear logic. Any edge cases?
JadeTelemetry 08/03/2025

Migrates well across mediums.
QuantumBadger 08/17/2025

Gentle reminder we need.