DIY and repair tricks that make your home feel good as new
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Inside the hall door of Jennifer Sheahan's home. Picture: Moya Nolan
Something happened after I had settled into my renovated home.
For the first year or so everything was perfect. Spotless, fresh, and unscuffed. Then, some tiny cracks began to appear — as is normal when new houses settle.
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Recently I decided to tackle them and I’m in love with the results — and it didn’t take much effort at all.
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The steps are very similar to repairing cracks in your walls.
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There may be some cracked or peeling sealant around your shower or bathtub — in my case, some mould had started to grow and I wanted to remove those dark spots and prevent water damage.
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For every single scuff mark in my home, I have successfully used a Magic Eraser sponge. I don’t even want to know how these things work, I just hope they never disappear from my life.
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