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CHEAP HOME REMEDIES....SOME "DO IT YOURSELF FIXES".

TREATMENT FOR A SCRATCHED WOOD FLOOR:

For minor scratches, crayons will do the trick. Select a color that matches the flooring
and color in the scratched area and be sure to stay in the lines, then buff to a shine. A
matching permanent marker can camouflage deeper, ugly scratches. Another idea is to
grind the meat of a walnut or pecan into the scratch. The nut oil provides a shine that
blends with polyurethane.

INEXPENSIVE WAY TO UNCLOG A DRAIN:

Try dropping 3 Alka Seltzer tablets down the sink, followed by a cup of white vinegar.
After about 15 minutes, you can clear the drain with boiling water. Caution..do not attempt
immediately after using a commercial product like Drano or Liquid-Plumr.

YOU'VE STRIPPED A SCREW..NOW WHAT DO YOU DO?

Using a Hacksaw, cut into the top (head) of the screw to create a new groove for the
screwdriver.

CLEAN UP YOUR WALLS....WITH TOOTHPASTE:

Without store bought spackle, you can patch small holes with a putty knife or butter knife
to smooth non-gel toothpaste into the hole, then sand the spot to smooth the surface.
(remember those college days) To erase crayon marks from the walls, smear with non-gel
toothpaste, scrub with a brush and wipe until the marks are gone.

You see, everything doesn't have to cost a lot of money.

HouseLogic tips exerpted from May/June issue of Realtor Magazine

LEGACY REALTY GROUP, EDISON, NEW JERSEY
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