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Weekend Home Maintenance? No Thanks. Not all folks want to spend their weekends attempting to fix home-related maintenance issues, and, honestly, you shouldn’t have to. That’s why we
Not all folks want to spend their weekends attempting to fix home-related maintenance issues, and, honestly, you shouldn’t have to. That’s why we put together some of the best maintenance hacks for lazy people. These quick, easy tips generally require no time, no stress, and a lot of times, no tools. If you’re a homeowner that wants things to just work without the fuss, this list is for you.
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Tame your vacuum cord with a simple zip tie.
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Sick of dragging your vacuum cord like some wild animal? Clip it to the handle of your vacuum with a zip tie so you’re not dragging it around the house trying to clean. No more tangled cords, no more tripping.
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Used dryer sheets double as powerful dusters.
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Skip the feather duster and used dryer sheets for wiping baseboards, blinds, and ceiling fans. The used dryer sheets catch all the dust and leave an anti-static layer to prevent the buildup from occurring again.
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Steam-clean your microwave using lemon and water.
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Fill a microwave safe dish; with water and a couple lemon slices; and microwave for 3 minutes. Let it be for another 2. The steam will loosen the gunk and you can wipe everything clean with a single paper towel.
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Stop clogs and odors with an easy weekly ritual.
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Drop a baking soda and essential oil mixture down your sink once a week, and follow with hot water. It will freshen the sink and stop any little clogs from starting – no plumber needed.
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Fix sticky drawers with a swipe of candle or soap.
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Rub a candle or a bar of soap along the track of your old wooden drawers that are sticking. The wax acts as a natural lubricant, and they should move more like new – all without removing the drawers.
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Silence noisy hinges with a quick spray.
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Spray some WD-40 (or oil) on the hinges of your door, or cabinet door; swing a couple times and you can enjoy the silence. It was almost no effort and instant relief.
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Spend 10 minutes labeling—save yourself future stress.
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Label your circuit break box, water shut off, and attic light switch – it may take you 10 minutes. Next time something goes wrong, you will know exactly what to do – without needing to find a flashlight first.
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Home maintenance doesn’t have to be hard.
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Taking care of your home shouldn’t mean endless chores or a lot of service calls. With a few great maintenance hacks that can keep you from having to deal with the little things before they spiral out of control into larger issues. You’re preventing clogs, fixing sticky drawers, or shutting up that squeaky hinge that annoys you, and these are the types of hacks that save you time. If you’re a little more of the “do less with more impact” approach to life, then you’re in luck, because those tips are right up your alley. It shouldn’t be like a 40 hour service job to maintain your space.
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These hacks work for both. They are uncomplicated, low-involvement hacks that you can do without making any permanent fixtures, so a renter can use these hacks and not worry about getting an eviction notice from the landlord.
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Not really. Most of the suggestions used the items you most likely already have at your home, such as vinegar, baking soda, a candle, or dryer sheets. You will not need to buy a bunch of fancy tools.
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It’s based on the situation.
