Outrageous Things Homeowners Have Done to Their Houses

Plus, how to rethread nuts and bolts. [View as a Webpage]( [The Family Handyman] [The Family Handyman]( [Get the Magazine]( [Give a Gift]( [attic]( [Outrageous Things Homeowners Have Done to Their Houses]( [Problems solving skills are on full display with these 100 outrageous things homeowners have done to their houses.]( [Learn more [→]]( [5 Remodeling Tips for a Finished Garage]( [5 Remodeling Tips for a Finished Garage]( [Convert your drafty, dingy, spider-infested garage into a bright, comfortable work space]( [Learn more [→]]( [How To Store Gasoline Safely]( [How To Store Gasoline Safely]( [Store gasoline safely or pay the price! Follow these simple rules for safer gasoline storage.]( [Learn more [→]]( [Painting on Rusted Metal: What to Know]( [Painting on Rusted Metal: What to Know]( [Got rust? We can show you how to get rid of it. The key is to properly prep the rusty steel before you paint. A little work up front will yield long lasting results.]( [Learn more [→]]( TIP OF THE DAY [Hint of the Day]( [Hide Screws Behind the Hinges Screw through the jamb in the hinge mortise. The screws will hold better than nails and will be hidden by the hinges. Screws are better for securing the hinge jamb because nails can work loose. You can easily replace one of the short hinge screws with a long screw, but it can be difficult to find a strong screw that matches the other screws. Here's a trick we learned. Hide the screw behind the hinge. It only takes a minute or two to remove all the hinges and gain access to this area. Then you can drive a self-drilling screw through the jamb with ease. Make sure the jamb is straight and plumb before you reinstall the hinges.]( [Read More]( POPULAR COLLECTIONS [nuts] Rethreading Nuts and Bolts, a Guide [→]( [car battery] How to Quickly Change a Car Battery [→]( [edging] How To Apply Iron-On Veneer Edging [→]( [$10 a year!]( [Get the magazine]( [Family Handyman Magazine]( [The Family Handyman]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pintrest]( [Share this Newsletter](mailto:?subject=Tips%20You%20Would%20Enjoy!&body=Hi,%20I%20wanted%20to%20let%20you%20know%20about%20The%20Family%20Handyman's%20Tips%20%26%20Hints%20Newsletter.%20You'll%20get%20dozens%20of%20clever,%20why-didn't-I-think-of-that nuggets%20from%20fellow%20DIYers,%20plus%20an%20opportunity%20for%20you%20to%20share%20your best%20DIY%20tip.%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familyhandyman.com%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Dnewsletter%26utm_campaign%3D46_20220801_sharenlsignup%26utm_audience%3D46_optin%26utm_placement%3Dfooter) 1610 North 2nd Street, Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Copyright © 2024 Home Service Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. [PRIVACY POLICY]( [MANAGE PREFERENCES]( [UNSUBSCRIBE](