It can be very stressful to live in a home that is in a state of disrepair. It may become more stressful if you cannot afford the assistance of a contractor. You probably have a busy schedule of your own and do not have that much time to make the repairs yourself. But you’re wrong! Most necessary home repairs don’t take as much time as you might think. Read on to learn how to quickly and effectively make home repairs.

If you have a tear in your screen-door or window-screen, here’s a quick tip you can use that will save you money. For tears that are small, use a bit of clear nail polish. For a slightly larger tear, apply a bit of cling wrap to each side of the screen. This quick patch will do until you decide to replace the screen.

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