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BIG TIPS FOR SMALL FIXES
By
Rafael Aquino
Published September 7, 2022
Do-it-yourself projects can be advantageous, but
even a small repair can turn into a more frustrating and
time-consuming job when you encounter unexpected problems. Here are
some easy tips for tackling common home hardware problems that will
leave you with a sense of accomplishment rather than a sense of
frustration:
Loose Screws: If a screw is so
loose that it’s barely gripping, remove it, wrap its threads with a
few strands of steel wool, and screw it back into its old hole.
If a screw has been ripped out of its hole entirely and the hole is
too big for the threads to gain hold, slide a wooden match into the
hole and replace the screw
Tight Screws: Twisting screws into
a bar of soap first makes them easier to insert. A few drops of
white vinegar will help remove stubborn screws from a metal surface.
Better Grips: Improve your grip by
wrapping a thick rubber band around the plastic handle of a
screwdriver. This makes tightening and loosening screws less
strenuous.
Hammer Help: When hammering a small
nail, brad or tack, slip the fastener between the teeth of a pocket
comb to protect your fingers from the hammer’s blow. Don’t have a
comb handy? You can also use a bobby pin, a paper clip or tweezers
to hold the nail.When hammering a nail in a tight spot or
hard-to-reach corner, a bit of modeling clay or chewing gum will
hold the nail in place for the first couple of blows.
Rusted Nuts and Bolts: Removing a
rusted nut or bolt can be an especially frustrating task. Pour
hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice or cola over the rusted fastener and
wait half an hour. The mild acid will dissolve the rust enough for
the nut or bolt to turn freely.
Rusted Tools: Working with rusted
tools makes any job more difficult. Clean off the rust by rubbing a
paste of six parts salt and two parts lemon juice on the rusted
areas with a dry cloth, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
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As the Co-Founder and CEO
of Affinity Management Services, Rafael P. Aquino leads his team to
redefine excellence. They serve community associations
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and effectively with
dedication and passion. Rafael’s energy and positive
spirit is the foundation of Affinity Management
Services’ company culture, which instills enthusiasm and
excitement when providing expert advice to its board
members and relieving the day-to-day burdens of running
a community association.
Since 2007, Rafael has
developed a work culture that values responsive and
high-quality services. He has led his team by following
a proactive vs reactive philosophy. The same approach
Rafael instills in the day to day operations of each
association. Today, Affinity Management Services
maintains its success and benefits as a result of the
foundation Rafael has built and continues to foster by
providing educational seminars, continuing education
classes for association managers and board members
alike.
Rafael and his team help condominium and homeowners’
associations save money and improve their communities.
His calm, personable, and service-oriented nature helps
him to establish strong relationships with ease. Rafael
is known as a sincere and honest leader who looks out
for the best interests of his clients and communities,
and he strongly advocates for their needs. His role
requires coordination and communication, as such he
takes logical and intelligent steps to approach
challenges head-on.
As a graduate of Florida International University’s
electrical engineering program and a licensed community
association manager, Rafael’s education and skills equip
him with unique insights to tackle complex problems
through critical thinking. He understands how each
component within a system works together in order to
effectively arrive at solutions, techniques, and
conclusions. Therefore, as he manages the multiple
challenges of running a community association management
company, he understands how each property is its own
unique system and tailors’ specific services to assure
that all their needs are met.
For more information about Rafael P. Aquino and Affinity
Management Services please visit
www.ManagedByAffinity.com or call 1-800-977-6279
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Doral Office: 8200 NW 41st ST
Suite 200
Doral, FL 33166
Broward Office: 150 S Pine Island RD Suite 300
Plantation, FL 33324
O: 800-977-6279 ● F: 305-325-4053
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