Handy DIY Tips

courteen

I saw these drawings on Pinterest that had 5 DIY tips and thought it would be cool to get a tip thread going e.g. I never knew a rubber band would be able to help with removing stripped screw heads - a problem I get quite frequently when I'm using a power drill.

The OP is from http://www.franceshunt.co.uk/news/2013/06/5-fab-diy-tips-that-save-time-money-and-mess/ and the 5 DIY tips are:

1. Use a rubber band to save paint while you're painting with a brush: http://www.franceshunt.co.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rubber-band-paint-tin.jpg.
2. Use skirting samples rather than painting sections of a whole skirting board: http://www.franceshunt.co.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirting-board-sample-test.jpg.
3. Make a home-made picture frame marker to get the perfect hung picture frame: http://www.franceshunt.co.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/homemade-picture-frame-marker.jpg.
4. Use a sandwich bag and masking tape to stop mess from drilling: http://www.franceshunt.co.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sandwich-bag-drilling.jpg.
5. Use a rubber band to help with unscrewing stripped screw heads: http://www.franceshunt.co.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rubber-band-stripped-screws.jpg.

That's my tupenceworth. Would be nice to learn some other DIY tips like these because I should be moving into a new place in 2 months Very excited!

Ken68

I think DIYNot do something similar. A tip a day keeps the trader away.

Stooby2

There is another thread on here somewhere with a load of tips. Did the rounds a few months ago.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4484317