Welcome back to our series related to the fact that many central New Jersey home owners are getting their homes ready for the chilly weather that's nearly upon us. We've noted that nobody – including us – wants to have to play break-the-bank to make small fixes! We turned to houselogic.com for ideas on how to make repairs using fantastic finds from your local 99¢ store.
So far, we've repaired a yucky counter top and mended a torn screen – and we've managed to do each for less than $5. This is our third tip; we'll present a few more in our upcoming blogs. We should note that this is the “priciest” of all of our fixes, but we think you'll still be thrilled to be able to make the repair this inexpensively. As always, we caution you: The impulse to buy more than you intended at the dollar store can be strong, so if you're looking to stay on a budget, try to stay focused!
Suppose that Charlie Sheen (or someone like him) is a friend of yours; if that's the case, you’re probably ready for most anything. But do you have a drywall repair kit to patch the holes he’ll punch in your wall during your annual holiday party? Scrap the call to a handyman or the police, and stop by the dollar store for what you’ll need to set things right.
Here's what you'll need: Wire screen, 99 cents (actually an envelope sorter made out of screen—a big savings since a roll of screen at the big box store is about $20 or more); string, 99¢; pencil, 99¢; joint knife, 99¢; masking tape, 99¢; sandpaper, 99¢; drywall compound, $3.58, and Sizzle cologne, 99¢ (to get party-ready) Total: $10.51 (if you can’t resist the Sizzle)
And here's what you do:
- Cut the wire screen 2 inches larger than the hole.
- Tie one end of the string to the pencil and thread the other end through the middle of the screen—then bend the screen, and insert it and the pencil into the hole.
-
Pull the string until the screen is flat against the hole (the pencil helps push the screen flat against the drywall) and hold it taut while you apply the drywall compound.
- Tape the string to the wall to hold the screen in place as the compound dries.
-
Cut the string when dry.
- Sand and smooth compound with joint knife.
We're The Marchany Team, and we KNOW central New Jersey. We're right where you are, whether you're in South Brunswick or Monroe (Middlesex County). If you're looking for a terrific new home in Mercer County, we're prepared to search for your place in the sun in Princeton Junction, East Windsor, West Windsor, and Robbinsville. And if you're ready to put your Franklin Park or Hillsborough (Somerset County) home on the market, we're prepared to find the buyers who are looking for your home. Call The Marchany Team today at (732) 997-0019, and don't forget to “Like” us on Facebook! We are dedicated to helping you in every way possible.
Comments(0)