Results: Things You Should Do

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burgerlady

07/21/2026

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I've covered a lot of things you shouldn't do in my last few surveys. This time I will tell you about a few "do's."
1.
1.
Do use a dry microfiber cloth to remove dust from window screens. The static electricity generated by the dry synthetic fibers pulls the dust out of the mesh without making mud. Do you have window screens where you live?
Yes
70%
1127 votes
No
15%
244 votes
Not Applicable
14%
229 votes
2.
2.
Do check your car's cabin air filter located behind the glove box once a year. A clogged filter restricts your AC and heating airflow, making your car feel stuffy and causing windows to fog up easily. Some cars might have it in a different place. Check your owner's manual. Do you own a car?
Yes
65%
1044 votes
No
19%
304 votes
Not Applicable
16%
252 votes
3.
3.
Do keep your wireless router away from large household mirrors. The metallic backing material used inside glass mirrors reflects and scatters radio frequencies, creating weird dead zones in your home Wi-Fi signal. Do you have a router and internet?
Yes
72%
1151 votes
No
13%
204 votes
Not Applicable
15%
245 votes
4.
4.
Do check your home's water heater for a sacrificial anode rod every five years. This cheap metal rod intentionally corrodes to protect the steel tank from rusting out; replacing it can double the life of your water heater. Have you ever replaced this in your water heater?
Yes
22%
349 votes
No
53%
848 votes
Not Applicable
25%
403 votes
5.
5.
Do hit a stubborn, rusted screw with a hammer a few times before trying to unscrew it. This "shock axial loading" cracks the rust bonds inside the threads, making it much easier to back out. Have you ever tried to remove a rusty screw? (And do make sure you are up to date on your tetanus shot before messing with anything rusty)
Yes
42%
669 votes
No
35%
561 votes
Not Applicable
23%
370 votes
6.
6.
Do mash a single, small boiled potato into your homemade bread dough. The potato starches absorb and hold onto water much better than wheat flour, keeping your loaf incredibly soft and fresh for days longer. Do you bake your own bread sometimes?
Yes
26%
421 votes
No
58%
926 votes
Not Applicable
16%
253 votes

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