Repairing Stuck Paper Lever PunchI was making heart confetti and my paper level punch was stuck. I decided to just stick my scissors into the center where the dot is sticking out and pushed it down. It released the stuck paper punch!
Sharpen Scissors with SandpaperWe have all heard of using foil to sharpen scissors. I find they are much sharper and cut way better when sharpened with fine-grit sandpaper. Turn the sandpaper so the roughness is facing down, then cut long strokes all the way through so your blades are sharpened evenly.
Nail File for Many UsesNeed a small, precise file to use on a variety of materials? A nail file coated with synthetic sapphires is ideal. The ones I am currently using came from the cosmetics aisle of a local supermarket.
Lifetime Sharpening from TweezermanYou just have to pay a few dollars to ship to them. I mailed two pairs and they came back in a nice plastic case. If they cannot be sharpened, you will get a coupon for half off your next pair. Tweezerman tweezers are expensive, but are of high quality and will end up being cheaper than other brands in the long run.
Add a Magnet to your Hammer for NailsWhen using just a few nails at a time, or to avoid holding them in your mouth, try this: glue a magnet to the end of your hammer to hold a few nails. It saves a little time and is more convenient!
Rubber Band for Stripped Screw HeadsEveryone runs in to a stripped screw from time to time, and they can be a real pain! Place a wide rubber band on your screwdriver, stretching it lengthwise from the handle down across the tip. The rubber helps to 'fill in' the screw head and helps the screwdriver stay put without slipping, which also allows more torque!
Sharpening Dull TweezersYou don't have to replace your dull tweezers. This tip works on expensive tweezers that have gotten dull and makes cheap tweezers as sharp as their more expensive counterparts.
Fix Reel Mower TreadsMy "Weed-eater" reel mower is 5 1/2 years old, and it shows. But if the plastic wheel treads won't dig in against the resistance of the grass, then it's over. Here's a simple solution to planned obsolescence.
Extending the Life Of Your RazorI'm a big fan of Kickstarter and I'm really jazzed about getting a denim razor strop designed especially for modern, multi-blade razors! The problem is, it won't come for another month or so.
Sharpen Kitchen Knives with a BeltI learned this in my woodcarving club and it is valuable for our kitchen knives as well.
Use Foil to Sharpen Can OpenerI read somewhere that you can use foils to sharpen your can opener blade. Just fold it twice then run your can opener through them. I've done it several times before and it works.
Aluminum Foil for Sharpening ScissorsTo sharpen scissors quickly, use aluminum foil. Simply cut a medium size sheet of foil. Using the scissors, cut up the foil and across. The scissors are good to go.
Sharpening Scissors With SandpaperSharpen scissors by cutting superfine sandpaper.
Cut Through Plastic BagsI trimmed the edges of a plastic garbage bag and later noticed the scissors glided through the papers I was cutting more easily. Evidently, the petroleum in the making of the bag caused this. You can also cut a thin sheet of sandpaper with the scissors to sharpen them.
Sharpen Scissors with Steel WoolI know I have about 3 dozen scissors running around here. To keep them sharp, I buy a box of 00 steel wool from my local hardware store and cut through it with the scissors.
Sharpen Scissors with Scrubbing PadTo sharpen scissors, simply cut through metal scrubbing pads and continue until your scissors are sharp. I have done this for years, and it works well for me.
Removing Rust From ToolsI forgot some gardening tools in a bucket of topsoil last fall and discovered them just a few days ago. The hand clippers were especially encrusted with rust.
Sharpen Scissors With Nail FileBefore you throw away that used cardboard finger nail file, use it to sharpen scissors. Take your scissors and cut the file into tiny pieces.
Removing Rust From ToolsRemove rust from garden tools with steel wool dipped in kerosene or turpentine. Then oil the tools lightly to prevent the rust from forming again.
Repairing a Leaky Water HoseGet hose completely dry. If hole is tiny, fill it with rubber cement, If large, use silicone caulk. When the cement has dried, wrap the area starting about an inch from the hole with black plastic tape.
Dull ScissorsNeed to sharpen your scissors? Take a 12 inch-14 inch strip of Heavy-duty Aluminum foil and fold to 8 layers. Now, just cut as many thin strips of foil as you can manage (25 is preferred). Your scissors are now sharp! If using standard weight aluminum foil, just fold to 16 layers and proceed.
