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TRADIE TIPS

Tricks and tips for all your construction & D.I.Y. needs.

DOOR SQUEAKING?

Rub some vaseline on the hinges!

GOT CHALK?

Put in a few pieces in your toolbox to stop it from going rusty!

PAINT SPILL?

A piece of cardboard can work wonders on concrete and other hard surfaces!

MARKING VS. MEASURING:

Do not use a tape measure unless you have to. It's more accuarate to hold trim in place and mark it!

HOUSE CLEANING?

These 8 everyday food items come in handy:

Vinegar, Baking Soda, Tea, Lemon, Salt, Rice, Olive Oil, and Ketchup!

OUTDOORS ESSENTIALS:

The "Family Handyman" recommends these 3 items as outdoors-essentials: a piecer of aluminium tube,

a ightweight magnifier and thin wire!

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