What's the best D.I.Y. advice you've ever received?

[Jason]

Hi everyone,

Whether it's a cherished lesson passed on from one generation to the next, a throwaway line from a mate, or something you've personally learned the hard way, please share your favourite D.I.Y. tips in the discussion below.

What is the best D.I.Y advice you've ever received?

Jason

[greygardener]

One for the gardeners... Freeze any excess herbs you have using ice cube trays. Very convenient for cooking and can save a lot of money compared to buying at the supermarket. 

[Goldmember]

Fix a squeaky door by sprinkling talcum powder on the hinges. Its also works for squeaky floorboards.

[glcl]

Best advice - always keep your Bunnings receipts so you can return what you bought the first time for the correct item the second time.

[CathD]

Just read this one and thought it might be handy for Workshoppers. 

To repel pantry moths, leave an opened box of Epsom Salts in your pantry.

[Baz]

Read a good tip today. When you are cleaning gutters, make sure you avoid using metal tools when scooping out muck and leaves as you can scratch the surface, leading to rust.

[Jason]

I would love to see some additions to this discussion from some of our new members of the Workshop community. 

What's the best D.I.Y. advice you've ever received?

Jason

[Alicia]

Kellie, if you need to remove a label or sticker from a glass jar, use RP7. You just let it soak in for a few minutes then use a cloth to wipe it off. 

[MartyH]

Don't ever throw anything out, because the second that you do you will discover an urgent need for it!

[Jason]

When I shared @Kermit's tip about wrapping paintbrushes in plastic cling wrap between coats on the Workshop Instagram page, @She_Skills added that she puts them in a snap lock bag. 

Jason

[MartyH]

I see Bunnings liked my rubber band idea so much they made a video out of it.