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Pro tip: A homeowner in Seattle taught me a trick with a credit card for tight seams.
I was wrestling with a seam in a tricky corner, and the client said her dad always used an old hotel key card to tuck the fibers in. I tried it and it worked way better than my usual tool for that spot. What's the weirdest little trick you've picked up from a customer?
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ninam765mo ago
Oh man, that's a great one! I had a customer show me how to use a plastic bread bag clip as a temporary wire hanger once. Just hook it over a nail and loop the cord through. It sounds nuts but it saved me when I was setting up lights and couldn't find my clips. Another time, someone used a wooden spoon to hold a door open just the right amount while they worked on the hinges. You learn the best little hacks from people who've lived in their homes forever.
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chen.olivia5mo ago
Haha, love those old-school fixes!
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holly_craig4mo ago
My grandpa swore by a butter knife for prying up old trim without gouging the wall. He said the rounded tip and dull edge were perfect for the job, and honestly, he was right. It's those simple, lived-in solutions that you never forget.
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