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How to label socks
I sometimes need to label socks either a) to distinguish similar socks belonging to different family members (in which case a coloured mark works fine), or b) to be able to return lost property (in which case the full name or initials needs to be…
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How can I defog a bathroom mirror?
After a shower, my bathroom mirror is badly fogged over, which makes shaving inconvenient, and the worst part is, it just won't go away! Wiping the glass barely does anything, and splashing water (hot or cold) on it washes the fog off for about…
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Clothespin alternatives
I usually hang my clothes outside in the Summer, I do this in the winter as well, but I usually hang them inside in the winter. In the summer the wind is a force that can blow your clothes down if not properly secured. My question is how to properly…
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How to get home after losing lugnuts?
Say I'm changing a flat tire on the side of the road and I lose the lugnuts to a wild bear. (Okay, it doesn't have to be a bear. Just say they fall into the storm sewer.)
Short 4 lugnuts, how do I get home?
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How can I clean my car headlights?
My car is getting rather old and it's headlights are foggy and dirty. How can I possibly clean them to be as close to new as possible?
The image above is what I'm chasing.
EDIT: I know of the toothpaste method and I'll be attempting that today, but…
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What is an effective way to clean stainless steel appliances without commercial products?
Stainless steel appliances look nice and modern, but they are a pain to keep clean. So far I've tried soap and water, diluted vinegar, and a damp cloth. None of these really seem to leave it spotless. What are some easy ways to remove…
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Best way to fold a shirt for a lazy bachelor
Like most lazy men I hate folding laundry, and when I do it tends to be messy. Sometimes everything is wrinkled by the time I get to it. Most of my laundry is t-shirts, so what is the best way I can fold a t-shirt without much effort?
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How do I extract a small object from a vacuum cleaner bag?
While vacuuming, I heard the typical 'kaclink kaclink' of a larger solid object being sucked up. I think it might be an earring I lost a few days ago, so I'd like to get whatever it is out of the bag. How can I do this while minimizing the amount of…
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How can I get rid of large amounts of cardboard boxes
I recently moved house.
Because of this, I have huge amounts of cardboard boxes.
An amount that would likely fill our bin twice over.
Which I can't do, because we have other rubbish.
I need to have them gone in the next 3 weeks, and so putting them…
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How to transport liquids without spilling?
My question is as simple as it sounds. With the liquid filled to the top of an open container;
How to transport liquids in open containers without spilling?
Specifically if I prepare myself a drink or a soup in the kitchen and then want to consume…
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How to generate electricity for free?
Are there any ways of generating electricity for free*? It doesn't have to be 110/220/230V, but for example charging the mobile would be useful.
* - free in terms of money, e.g. without paying electricity/gas bill for its generation (purchase not…
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How to remove lice
I have head lice.
I tried:
Pour vinegar on my head
Spread mayonnaise to suffocate the lice
Put on a tightly sealed shower cap
It didn't work. Are there any better ways to get rid of lice?
What are they afraid of?
Light? Dark?
Wet?…
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How can I maximize my refrigerator space when storing so many foods?
Are there any lifehacks where I can maximized the space or capacity of my refrigerator so it can store foods? This question specifically points to the body part of the refrigerator and it focuses on foods only, not drinks and beverages or any other…
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How to tie a tie?
Most common method of tying a tie have over 10 steps of knot tying instructions. It's ridiculously difficult to remember it, especially if you're tying your tie very rarely.
Are there any easily rememberable life hacks to tie a tie?
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How can I amplify the speakers of my iPhone?
There are lots of sites that give various methods for speaker amplification:
Put the phone in a toilet roll (cut a slit)
Put cups on the phone
Place it on a box or similar (guitars are sometimes suggested).
I have tried these but none of them were…
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