OMG Stuck At Home? 40 Household Hacks You Can Try Right Now By Kevin Wells / July 3, 2020 Use a one cent piece as a shim. Glue a penny to the bottom of the short leg of a wobbly table or chair. The penny is the perfect height to act as a shim and it’s more durable than wood. Use wood glue or a hot glue gun for best results. NEXT