I finally got around to fixing that squeaky door hinge in the kitchen. Honestly, it was driving me crazy for weeks. I took the whole thing apart, cleaned out the old grease, and put it back together. It took me a solid afternoon because I had to run to the hardware store for a specific lubricant. The guy at the counter was super helpful and pointed me to a silicone-based spray instead of WD-40. He said WD-40 is more of a solvent than a proper lubricant, which I never really knew. Anyway, I followed his advice, and the door swings completely silent now. It is such a small thing, but it is incredibly satisfying every time I walk through it. Next weekend I might tackle the bathroom faucet that has been dripping, but I’m hoping that is just a washer replacement and not a whole new cartridge situation.