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How to quickly dry wet sneakers?
I stepped in a deep puddle and now both of my sneakers are thoroughly wet. I've tried opening them up to let them air dry, but this takes far too long. I'm also afraid to put them into the clothes dryer (for the sake of both the pair of shoes and…
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What's the simplest way to put toothpaste back in the tube?
Sometimes an excessive amount of toothpaste flows out of the tube. Instead of wasting, is it possible to put the extra toothpaste back without any inconvenience?
The existing methods like
cutting the tube from bottom and resealing or
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Smell bad but no deodorant
If I ever smell bad because of a physical activity or just in general, and I have no deodorant available, what could I do to reduce or perhaps even eliminate the smell?
I know people most likely want a "what I've tried" list, but I can't seem to…
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How to open a door without it creaking?
The obvious answer is to oil it. But until then, is there any way to open it without the terrible creaking sound?
Once in a while it has opened quietly. I think putting pressure on certain parts of the door helps.
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What is the best way to tumble-dry wet sneakers?
When I wash my sneakers and attempt to tumble-dry, a loud thumping sound permeates my apartment and often they will kick the door open.
How can I best tumble-dry my sneakers without the noise and risk of the door opening and stopping the cycle?
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Book holder for paperbacks
I have a new paperback book I want to lay besides me and look at, while I work at my computer.
What are easy-do-it-yourself ways of keeping a book open that wants nothing more than fold together?
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How to clean food coloring off skin?
With the holidays coming up, I decided to do some baking. The recipes asked for food coloring to be used in the dough. This means the color was kneaded into it and I failed to wear gloves. As a result, my hands are now colored with spots of red and…
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How can I clean a vase that I can't reach inside?
I have a tall vase with an unusual shape. The top opening is too narrow for me to get my hand, or even a large brush, into it. I left some flowers in there for a bit too long, and the inside of the vase is now pretty dirty. How can I get it clean?
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My monitor turns off when fridge starts. How can I stop this?
I just moved to a new flat and I brought my monitor with me. My problem is that whenever the fridge starts, my monitor turns off. This is not only annoying, but I'm concerned that it could cause long-term damage to my monitor. How can I fix this?…
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How do I ensure my car wheels are straight when parking before getting out?
With regardless to the type of parking, how do I check my car wheels are straight and in alignment to the chassis without getting out or opening the window. Some times it is so frustrating to see the angled wheels after locking the steering wheel. I…
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How to quickly remove a splinter
Whenever I get a splinter, I have trouble getting it out. I pinch and pull at it. I bite it. I usually can't get it out for a while. When I can't get it out, it hurts to put pressure on the spot where the splinter is.
I'm looking for a quick and…
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How to make washed fruit last longer in the refrigerator?
Say I washed a bag of grapes, set it in a glass bowl, and left it in the refrigerator. Given time, the grapes will become soft and rotten. I've tried draining the water completely, but this doesn't have any noticeable effect.
What can I do to make…
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Plucking a chicken without a machine
Like my username implies, I'm a shochet (though I'm still in training), and I kill chickens.
One problem I have is getting the feathers off the chicken once they're dead. I know that I could buy or build a machine that would do that for me, but…
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How to separate plastic grocery bags?
This is the worst nightmare of every man in the supermarket: opening a plastic grocery bag when you're in a hurry at the self service checkout and there are no helpful cashiers around to help you. And usually the standard "rub the bag" method never…
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How can I prevent spiders coming into my house?
I live in an apartment in a first floor, and in the last few days we noticed two spiders through the hallway. The problem is that these spiders are of a really poisonous kind called Araña de rincón (Chilean recluse spider), that is native to Chile,…
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