The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Freeze It Out

If you have carpet in your home you know the struggle of when you move your furniture and find the carpets are dented. There's an easy hack, however, to get rid of the dents. Place ice cubes in the dented spots and leave them to melt overnight. The carpet will absorb the water and restore the fibers to their original glory.

The More You Know

Anybody who eats boiled eggs knows the frustration of having one crack. Throwing a little vinegar into the boiling water will keep the egg whites from seeping out.
Hollow out a watermelon, slice off the top, and pierce the side with a spigot. Then, fill the "keg" with your favorite punch and replace the lid to keep the drinks—and the conversation—flowing.
Scorpions are incredibly resilient: scientists have frozen scorpions overnight, left them in the sun the following day, and when thawed, the arthropod walked away unscathed.
Little brown bats sleep more than any other mammal on earth.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.