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How to open a frozen car door?
This evening I left work and found my 2-door car covered with a little ice and a lot of snow. I was able to unlock the driver side door, but the door was frozen stuck. I pulled on the handle and the door wouldn't budge. I tried pounding along the…
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A book fell in a sink full of water. How can I dry it?
How can I dry out a book that falls into a sink of water (or similar) and gets soaked?
I've tried:
Using a hair dryer to blow the pages back and forth until they're dry
It wasn't that great an idea, because it left the pages wrinkled/warped, and…
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Pest Control - Natural Method of Ant Control - Howto
Destroy the Ant
We have some ants ramping up their annual activity here in beautiful Arizona. I want to control them without using any pesticides. In the past I have just destroyed their nests using a hose and basically strip mining them to their…
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Prevent cables and wires from twisting
My desktop computer has lots of wires behind it. Some wires are tangled. How can I keep these wires from tangling?
I don't want to put the cables together & tie them using a string or something like that, because I need to unplug/plug existing…
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Best method of getting a wine label off a wine bottle?
In the "old days" wine labels used to soak off in warm water, presumably because they used plain paper and a water-based glue. Nowadays 99.34% of labels are of the self-adhesive variety, laser-cut with embossings, metallic and plastic finishings…
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How can I keep pizza warm on the trip home?
Many of you know that problem, after work you go and get some "Pizza to go" from the Italian restaurant. When you arrive at home it is not really warm anymore no matter whether you put it in a bag or not. Does anyone know a lifehack which could help…
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How to stop leather from making stain on clothes with light colors
Some clothes or accessories made from leather tend to create (dark) stain or spots on clothes, of course especially on clothes having light colors. Some spots can be removed easily, others not.
Examples: Wearing leather shoes or a leather belt with…
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How can I get rid of my sneakers' stench?
I have basketball shoes that have a putrid smell and I can barely stand it. Besides the smell, the shoes are in pretty good shape and I hope to keep them a bit longer.
So far I have tried washing the shoes, which helped for about 2 hours before the…
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How can I avoid losing or missing a SIM ejector tool?
A SIM ejector tool is very tiny, and it is difficult to keep it safe from losing it or missing it anywhere. How can I keep it safe?
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Keep razor usable longer
I usually buy cheap razors like the one in the picture below. However because they are so cheap, they only last a couple uses a piece before becoming pretty much useless and I have to use a new one.
I've tried using my older, less sharp razors to…
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How to wrap a gift so it doesn't look like the gift?
I need to wrap a gift but it has a really obvious shape and they would know what it is. Is there a way that I can wrap it so that they won't know what it is till they open it?
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What is the best way to stop the bleeding from a shaving cut?
Sometimes when I shave I accidently cut myself (usually due to haste).
I was wondering what is the best way to stop the bleeding and gives the most comfort.
I heard the paper from cigarettes or toilet paper help, but the question is:
Are there any…
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How can I watch a 3D movie if I already wear glasses
To watch a 3D movie, I need to wear special glasses to create the illusion of depth and create the feel of a 3D scene in the brain.
What is the best way for people wearing glasses to watch comfortably a 3D movie.
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How to tell if surface is level
I'm renting a room and the floor is not very even. I plan on wedging some cardboard/cloth/felt sticky pads beneath some surfaces (such as my chair and bed).
The first step is to test in which direction the object is lowest. I don't own a level. I've…
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How do I prop up a laptop screen with a broken hinge?
I have a laptop with a broken hinge. The broken hinge is cracked and exhibits no friction whatsoever when opening/closing the lid.
For now, the remaining hinge holds the screen in place. My concern is that this will stop working, allowing the screen…
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