4 Easy Fixes for Stuff Kids Always Ruin

Man... not again...Having kids is messy work! I don't need to tell you that because surely if you are a parent, you have had your child break, tear or shred up something of yours. If not yet, it will happen - I'm sure of it.

Last month, I shared some hilariously bad photos from Sh*t My Kids Ruined.com that highlighted just how much trouble kids can get into. It happens to the best of kids and to the best of parents - frustrating none the less.

My kids have this motto that they've learned from me, since I am terribly klutzy: Accidents always happen. Not sometimes, but always. It's inevitable. With one pair of adult eyes, three curious brains and six quick-acting hands, we can have our back turned for a minute and all heck can break loose. Our stuff just isn't always safe with young and curious kids around.

Not all hope is lost though! There are some situations that are fixable - with a simple fix, at that! Read on for 7 easy fixes for stuff kids commonly break.

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Fix it.
Permanent Marker on Car
The Problem: Unsupervised for 2 minutes and the kid decided to go all Picasso on your car.
The Solution: Nothing a little hairspray can't fix! Spray a soft cloth with hairspray and gently rub on the spot. It should come right off!

Fix it.
Nail Polish on Leather Couch
The Problem: Your kid decided it was time for a pedicure and thought the couch was in need.
The Solution: Acetone-free nail polish remover to the rescue. First wipe off any polish you can with a cloth and do a test spot on your leather. If it can withstand the non-oily polish, give it a gentle wipe over.

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Fix it.
Crayon on the Walls
The Problem: You left your kid in their room overnight with a stowaway crayon.
The Solution: Magic eraser to the rescue. Dampen and rub over the crayon and it should come right off. For the tough-to-remove - use with vinegar.

Fix it!
Hole in the Wall
The Problem: Kids were roughhousing and an arm or elbow went through the wall.
The Solution: Purchase yourself a drywall repair kit and make the kids fix it using the simple instructions from How Stuff Works.

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