The Nail Polish Hack That'll Make Loose Screws A Thing Of The Past In Your House

It's truly amazing when you find a substance that works for doing multiple things around the house that it wasn't necessarily made to do, isn't it? Nail polish is one of those miracle substances that can be used for all kinds of unexpected things — it's not just for fingernails anymore! Today, there are all kinds of practical uses for it. For example, try putting a dot of clear nail polish on the tip of the thread you're trying to put through a needle. After you put a dab on the end of the thread, flatten it between your thumb and first finger and blow on it to help it to dry. Once it's dry, it'll be stiff and will slip right through the eye of the needle. And that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Another brilliant nail polish hack helps screws stay in place extra tight and for an extended period of time. Nail polish works as a sort of mixture between shellac and glue and can really be a lifesaver when it comes to loose screws. We'll find out all the details for you in this post, along with some other highly interesting nail polish hacks.

To keep screws tightly in place, this trick works like magic, and it's so easy you'll want to use it every chance you get! Use this method any place you ever have to tighten screws; in fact, you can use it right from the start whenever possible. Take the brush from a bottle of clear nail polish and apply a generous layer to the threads of the screw right before you screw it in all the way and tighten it. Make sure you allow it plenty of time to dry completely before putting any pressure or friction on it, and it should stay nice and tight indefinitely!

If you have a pot lid with a screw that comes loose on it, you can use the same trick of putting nail polish on the threads before you screw it in tight and let it dry. And last but certainly not least, you can use the same screw trick on eyeglasses or sunglasses, too! Works like a charm. You will never again suffer the frustration and humiliation of being accused of having a screw loose.

Here's a valuable tip: the next time you get a chip in your windshield, did you know you can use clear nail polish to keep it from spreading? It's true! First, make sure you park in the shade. Then brush the clear nail polish onto both sides of the glass. Use enough to fill in the cracks and pores in the glass well on both sides. Then park the vehicle in the sun to allow it to fully dry. This hack is not a permanent repair, but it will keep the windshield from cracking further until you can have it replaced.

You can also use nail polish to coat hardware prone to rusting, such as the hardware on your toilet. Simply brush on a coat of clear nail polish to all surfaces of any exposed hardware, especially in moist places. This will help keep moisture out and prevent rust and corrosion from occurring. As you can see, this simple household item has many different unexpected uses; among them, you'll find loose screws have become a thing of the past.