Adulting is hard. Even if you have been living on your own for years, new surprises pop up that you must deal with yourself. Drain clogged up? Stripped a screw? Broke your mini blinds? As a fully grown human person, you are now expected to handle difficulties like these on your own. Thankfully, in this internet age, you can find a tutorial online for just about any rental apartment issue you may have to tackle.
HOW TO FIX A BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH
Do you have a light switch that isn’t operating properly? Dealing with electricity might seem dangerous (and it can be), but if you have the right tools you can replace the switch on your own. Make sure you have a screwdriver, a voltage tester, and access to the breaker panel for your rental.
HOW TO UNCLOG A DRAIN
Is your drain backed up? Chances are that your drain is clogged with toothpaste, hair, or something else gross. It is not the most appetizing thing in the world, but you can handle this fix on your own. A drain stick is the tool you want to use for clogged shower or bathtub drains, while hot water and other kitchen supplies may be all you need for other kinds of clogs.
HOW TO GET RID OF SMOKE SMELLS
One of the worst responsibilities as an adult is having to clean up after someone else’s mess. If the previous tenant in your apartment was a smoker you might have to deal with nasty smoke smells through no fault of your own. Thankfully, we have a guide to help you deal with smoke stink your home.
HOW TO FIX STRIPPED SCREWS
If you have ever been happily going along on a DIY project only to be stymied by a stripped screw, you know how frustrating it can be. Don’t despair! You can deal with a stripped screw with a few small hacks.
HOW TO FIX BROKEN BLINDS
Privacy is already at a minimum in a rental space, so window treatments are crucial to keeping your home free of prying eyes. If you have a set of blinds that is stuck, there are a few tricks you can try to get them moving again.
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HOW TO CLEAN FABRIC FURNITURE
Unscrew the cap from a bottle of rubbing alcohol and screw spray nozzle on in its place. Standard spray bottle tops will fit on most bottles of rubbing alcohol. Spray a small section of the fabric with the alcohol, and scrub it with a clean white or tan sponge. Let the rubbing alcohol evaporate, then scrub over the area with a clean white or tan cleaning brush.
None of those jobs were that hard, were they? And you will feel such a sense of accomplishment when you have successfully adulted a solution to your problem! The ForRent YouTube channel has helpful videos to assist you with other common rental issues, so be sure check it out.