Here are some home improvement tips. *Have a scratched piece of real wood furniture? Rub a walnut half on it *Wrap a wide rubber band around doorknobs to soften an slamming door *Silence squeaky hardwood floor with a sprinkle of talcum powder *Use coarse salt to clean any cast iron skillet *Remove a stripped screw by using a rubber band *Polish a scuffed linoleum floor with toothpaste *Freshen your home by placing dryer sheets on the front of a box fan when it is running *Use WD-40 to remove crayon marks from walls and to lubricate stuck windows *Clear a clogged drain, pour baking soda in the drain, followed by vinegar and hot water. De Hart Plumbing, serving Manhattan Kansas, Junction City Kansas and Wamego Kansas.