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	Sticky Dresser Drawers: They will slide easily again if you rub candle wax or soap on the runner of the slide that seems to be sticking. Loose Screw: - Stick a wooden kitchen match in the screw hole and break it off. Then put the screw back in. - Wind a few strands of steel wool around the threads of the screw before screwing it in. - Paint the screw of a wobbly drawer knob with finger nail polish before inserting it in. When the polish dries, it will hold the screw tightly. Or, dip in glue or putty and it will hold tight. - Is metal screws on your home appliances keep

	coming loose, a dab of shellac placed under the heads before tightening them, holds them securely in place. Tight Screws and Rusted Bolts: - Heat the edge of a screwdriver to its hottest point before loosening a screw. Or, put a few drops of peroxide on the tight screw and soak for a few minutes. - You can often loosen a rusted bolt by applying a cloth soaked in any carbonated beverage. - A drop or two of ammonia will loosen it, right up. - Before screwing it back in, wrap thread around it and coat with Vaseline to avoid future rusting. - To loosen joints, put vinegar in a small oil can and apply liberally to joints to loosen old glue. Longer lasting Sandpaper: - Sandpaper will last longer, work better and resist cracking if the paper backing is dampened slightly, then wrapped around a block of wood. Leaking Vase: Coat the inside with a thick layer of paraffin and allow it to harden. The paraffin will last indefinitely and the vase will not leak. Plywood: To prevent plywood from splitting when cutting it, put a strip of masking tape at the point where you plan to start sawing. Gas Leak: Lather the pipes with soapy water. the escaping gas will cause the soapy water to bubble, revealing the damaged areas. You can make a temporary plug by moistening a cake of soap and pressing it over the spot. When the soap hardens it will effectively close the leak until the gasman comes.
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