Petroleum jelly Clean basic metal tools such as wrenches and pliers with steel wool and condition them with petroleum jelly to prevent rusting. It's also great for silencing squeaky hinges. Clear nail polish It can be used to cover small holes on surfaces. It helps keep loose screws in place. Tongue depressors and ice-cream sticks Use to apply glue or paste without getting hands dirty.
Candles Rub onto nails as a lubricant for tight fits.
Always have on hand for power outages. Cake of soap Use to lubricate the sides of sticky drawers to create an easy glide. Repeat until key slides in and out easily. Baggie-Tie Closures Use to gather cords or unruly wires. As an added organizing tool, fit cords through cardboard tubes and record the length of the cord onto the tube for quick reference.