Pencil as Key Lubricant

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

By Julia Edelstein
Pencil as key lubricantJames Wojcik

If a key is sticking in the lock, scribble on its edges with a trusty number two. Graphite in the lead helps the key glide and turn more easily (so it also makes your day go more smoothly).

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