Fix anything quickly and easily with our handy how-to hacks.
1. Wallpaper removal

To make wallpaper easier to remove, first slash it diagonally every 300mm with a utility knife.
Then mix a 50:50 solution of vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle and squirt it behind the cut edges.
Let the adhesive soften for a few minutes, then scrape off the paper with a putty knife or metal spatula.
TOP TIP:
If your iron doesn’t produce steam when held vertically, wet the cloth before ironing.
2. Dragging drawers

If a timber drawer drags, sand its runners lightly and then rub them with a candle or a bar of soap.
If the timber has swollen during damp weather, lightly sand or plane the front lip of the drawer and along the tops of the sides and back.
Use graphite or dry lubricant to lubricate drawers with metal slides.
3. Tough nail buried in a stud

To remove it, drive the claw of a pinch bar under the nail head and lever it out. The claw can even reach buried nail heads.