Clever handy hints under $5

Make this simple razor organiser by cutting 25mm PVC pipe into lengths that are just larger than your razors. Stick the lengths together with hot glue. You could also colour code or write names on each piece of pipe so your family members know which is their razor.

If you enjoy working with hardwoods, you know how important it is to lubricate screws. It’ll make driving the fasteners easier and reduces the amount of heat produced. But what if you don’t have a bar of soap or a pile of beeswax nearby? Reach for your tube of Chap Stick! The lip balm does a fine job of lubricating screws—and it fits in your pocket.

Here are 24 more handy hints for your workshop.

No need to rent a cement mixer, you can whip up a large batch of concrete with a heavy-duty tarp and a helper. Just pour the concrete mix in the centre of the tarp, make a well and add the recommended amount of water. Then you and a friend each lift two corners of the tarp, churning the ingredients until the concrete is the perfect consistency. Pour it directly from the tarp into the form.

These are the 12 most common mistakes made when pouring concrete.

There’s no need to risk hammering a finger when working with tiny nails or in tight quarters. A common bobby pin makes a great nail holder – and keeps your fingers at a safe distance! Once the nail is started, remove the bobby pin and continue hammering away.

You can fix a wobbly bench or table with your pocket change. Add a drop of hot glue to a coin and attach it to the problem area. The coin will act like a shim, levelling out the furniture piece.

When glue squeezes out on an inside corner like in a drawer or the inside any woodworking project, using a chisel has the potential to cause more harm than good. This is because the sharp blade can easily mark-up and scratch the adjacent surface. The solution is a simple drinking straw.

Learn more about glues and adhesives.

We’ve all stripped a couple of screws in our day. And it normally isn’t a big setback until you need to unscrew it, that is. So the next time you’re in this situation, try a rubber band for a screw grip.

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Source: Family Handyman