Five quick and easy DIY tips

Here are five quick and easy DIY tips for around the house:

*Squeaky hinges: Spray WD-40 onto the hinges and move the door back and forth to work in the lubricant. Otherwise, try rubbing the hinges with petroleum jelly. If these tricks don’t work, lift the hinge pins about halfway and lubricate them with three-in-one oil, using a rag to catch any resulting dripping.

*Squeaky floor: For a temporary fix, sprinkle talcum powder over the noisy area and sweep it into the cracks. Be sure to remove any traces of powder if you’re ever going to refinish the floor.

*Peeling wallpaper: With a knife, smear wallpaper paste onto a piece of writing paper. Rub the paper against the underside of the peeling section. Press the wallpaper against the wall. Slide the writing paper out and smooth away bubbles with a clean cloth.

*Worn caning: A little sagging over time is natural but reversible. To tighten caning back up, use a sponge to wet the underside with warm water. Let dry slowly overnight. Repeat if necessary.

*Dusty chandelier: Allow the fixture to cool. Wear a pair of white cotton gloves, one dry, one dampened with glass cleaner. For crystal, use one part rubbing alcohol to three parts distilled water. Wipe each prism with the damp glove, then the dry one.

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