Repair the chappal before it splits fully
The mochi charges very little to restitch a sole that is starting to separate, and almost nothing to replace a strap. Once it splits through, the whole pair is gone. Ten minutes now, a new pair saved.
The mochi charges very little to restitch a sole that is starting to separate, and almost nothing to replace a strap. Once it splits through, the whole pair is gone. Ten minutes now, a new pair saved.
Hilti table ke chhote pair ke neeche plastic bottle ka dhakkan chipka do. Uchai bilkul sahi baithti hai aur zameen par nishan bhi nahi padta.
Zip ke daanton par pencil ki lead ragdo — graphite chikna kar deta hai. Sabun aur mombatti bhi chalti hai. Kheenchna nahi hai, warna zip nikal jaayegi.
Screw head gone round and the screwdriver just spins? Lay a wide rubber band flat over the head, press the screwdriver into it hard, and turn slowly. The rubber fills the chewed grooves and gives the bit something to bite.
छोटी दरार पर गरम चम्मच फेरो — प्लास्टिक पिघल कर जुड़ जाता है। बड़ी दरार के लिए काम नहीं करता, वहाँ बाल्टी बदलनी ही पड़ेगी।
चिकनी हो चुकी चप्पल के तले को सैंडपेपर या खुरदरी दीवार पर रगड़ो। पकड़ वापस आ जाती है। गीले फर्श पर फिसलने से बचाता है।
Safed toothpaste hole mein bharo, finger se seedha karo, sookhne do. Safed deewar par bilkul nahi dikhta. Rangeen deewar par pehle kone mein try karna.
कब्ज़े पर सरसों तेल की दो बूँद डालो और दरवाज़ा दस बार खोलो-बंद करो। आवाज़ चली जाती है। बहा हुआ तेल पोंछ देना वरना धूल जमेगी।
A screw that keeps working loose in a handle or hinge: pull it, put a drop of clear nail polish in the hole, and drive it back before the polish sets. Holds for months, and comes out again when you need it to.
Remote khol ke ghisa hue button ke peeche chipkane wali foil ka chhota tukda laga do. Contact wapas ban jaata hai aur remote mahino chalta hai.
Purani cycle tube se chhota gol tukda kaat ke washer ki jagah lagao. Plumber aane tak paani girna band. Sthai hal nahi hai, par raat bhar ki tapak zaroor rukti hai.
Purani tube light jhilmilane lage to aksar starter kharab hota hai, tube nahi. Starter bahut sasta aata hai — switch band karke badal do, tube bach jaati hai.
A dripping tap is almost always a dead washer. Cut a small circle out of an old cycle tube, put it where the rubber washer was, tighten. Stops the drip for months and costs zero.
बिजली वाले, प्लंबर और मैकेनिक — सबसे काम से पहले रेट पूछ लो। यह बदतमीज़ी नहीं, आम बात है और सब इसकी उम्मीद करते हैं।
तला उखड़ना शुरू हो तभी मोची को दिखा दो — बहुत कम पैसे में सिल जाता है। पूरा फट जाने के बाद पूरी जोड़ी बेकार हो जाती है।
Purane pen ki spring nikaal ke charger ki gardan par chadha do. Wahi jagah sabse pehle tootti hai — spring mudne nahi deti.
बार-बार बल्ब फ्यूज़ हो रहा है तो दिक्कत बल्ब में नहीं, होल्डर के ढीले कनेक्शन में हो सकती है। मेन स्विच बंद करके इलेक्ट्रीशियन को दिखाओ, खुद मत खोलो।
Electricians, plumbers and mechanics all quote differently before and after the work. Agreeing the number first is not rude — it is the normal way this works, and everyone expects to be asked.
When the hinge screw disappears, line up the holes and wrap thick thread tightly through and around them, then dab a drop of glue. Holds for weeks and looks deliberate if you use black thread.
When the submersible pump in the desert cooler burns out, pour half a bucket of water directly over the khus pads every hour. Not elegant, but it gets you through the night until the electrician comes on Monday.
A bobby pin or a stationery clip holds a coiled charging cable better than the twist tie it came with. Clip one to the edge of the table and thread the cable through so it never falls behind the desk again.
Crayon ke nishan par hairdryer ki garam hawa maaro, phir geele kapde se pochh lo. Wax pighalte hi utar jaata hai — ragadne se farsh kharab hota hai.
Har chaabi par alag rang ka rubber band chadha do. Andhere mein bhi ungli se pehchan aa jaati hai, aur taala khojne ka tamasha khatam.
Sofa ke neeche patla cardboard sarka do. Saari dhool usi par jamti hai — mahine mein ek baar nikaal ke jhaad lo, jhaadu andar ghusane ki zaroorat hi nahi.
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