5. Quiet the tap: If that drip...drip...drip is keeping you up at night, we have a quick fix to help you catch up on your Zs. Until you have the time to replace the faucet, tie a piece of dental floss around it and let the string dangle into the sink. This way the water will slip down the floss instead of plunking into the sink.

6. Fixing a broken light bulb: The light bulb in the bathroom has burned out and when you go to unscrew it, half of it comes off in your hand! To get it out, first turn off the power at the circuit breaker and then insert a carrot or potato into the socket and twist to get out the other half. If this doesn't work (sometimes it doesn't), you will have to go at it with pliers. Assuming the power is off, use the pliers to grip the metal edge of the base of the bulb and twist it out.

7. Do quick wall touch-ups: Frequently used areas on your walls around light switches, on doors, etc., often get rubbed bare. If your leftover paint is water-based, you can use it to make touch-ups. Donning rubber gloves, dip a new sponge in water, wring it out and then dip it in the leftover matching paint. Start in the center of the spot using a circular motion as if you were washing the area. Use only enough paint to cover the spot. Continue the circling, spreading the paint and feathering it out until it meets and thins sufficiently to blend with the surrounding area.