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Humanely persuade neighbourhood cat not to defecate in my garden

One of my neighbours cats keeps using my garden as a litter box. This is quite unhygienic, especially for children. I've tried shooing the cat away every time I see it, but this strategy clearly isn't working. How can I humanely persuade the cat to…
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How to avoid losing keys/phone/wallet?

I constantly lose my keys, phone and wallet. I tend to leave them inside the car, house, bathroom, public places, etc. It costs me a lot of valuable time plus increases my stress levels. Any tips on keeping my valuables in check? I have tried…
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How to remove "wet dog" smell from washed dishes?

Quite often my dishes after washing have a rather unpleasant smell that I can only compare to the smell of a wet dog. For a longer while I thought it's just me, until I Googled "wet dog smell dishwasher" and realized that this is actually a pretty…
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How to store bananas and keep fruit flies away?

I leave bananas out on the counter, I find them surrounded by fruit flies. I can't put them in the fridge since that causes them to ripen quickly. What other options do I have?
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How to get rid of mosquitoes without electricity?

In the summer we used to start fans or cooler while sleeping, but sometimes due to some technical issues at night we have no electricity, so our fans and cooler stop working at that time. I am focusing on this because due to velocity of air which…
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How to untie sacks properly (eg bags of charcoal)

Whenever I do a BBQ at home I enjoy opening the bag of charcoal correctly - in that when you pull the correct thread the whole bag unstitches. My problem is that I can never work out which one I need to pull on and I end up just tightening the knot…
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How to clean my ear canal with something more reusable than a cotton swab?

Issue: I must clear my ear canals of water or I will get "swimmer's ear" (an ear infection). Regularly cleaning the ear wax helps prevent infections. I currently use cotton swabs, but I would like to use a non-disposable item. I have not tried many…
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Measuring my altitude above sea level accurately

I live in a building which sits very high near the top of a hill. I estimate the ground level of the building to be around 700 feet, I live on the 13th floor, so my altitude is approximately 800 ~ 850 feet. I would like to get an accurate…
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How can I safely sanitise my smartphone's display?

I've recently upgraded from a keypad feature phone to a smartphone. The smartphone in question has Gorilla Glass 3 protecting the touchscreen, which I've read has an olegeophobic coating which can be damaged by using alcohol. The question is, how do…
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What's the most time efficient way to completely clean teeth?

Properly cleaning our teeth is very important for our health. On the other hand it's annoying having to spend so much time doing it. What's the most time efficient way to properly clean one's teeth?
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How To Untangle Headphones

I am usually a little lazy and forget to prepare my headphones correctly as said in this question. My tangled headphones look a bit like this: It can take forever to get the headphones reorganized, having to take that wire and put it there and all…
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How to undo a stubborn knot without using fingers

I don't really have nails because I bite my fingers so it's quite difficult for me to undo some knots. What is an easy way to untie knots when fingers just can't do the job? Referring to knots in fabric, string, and other such things... Anything…
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How to quickly warm up a toilet seat

In the winter, the porcelain toilet seats can get extremely cold and are just unpleasant to sit on in the event that 'doody' calls. Is there a quick way to warm up the toilet seat to make it more comfortable to sit on?
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How to listen to music in the shower?

How can I bring my little portable Bluetooth speaker into the shower without ruining it? To ensure it is loud enough to hear over the shower on full blast while not noise polluting too much, the speaker needs to be kept close, well within splash…
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How to avoid the splitting of my jeans in the crotch area?

I don't really walk a lot. I use a bike as my transport means, but even before riding it, I use to tear my jeans quite soon, for instance as in this picture. They usually split sooner as 18 months with the following approximate frequency of use: I…
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