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How do I clean a whiteboard that hasn't been cleaned in a while?
I have a whiteboard (dry-erase) that hasn't been cleaned in a long time, and that now has stuff dried on it. Even though it was originally written with dry-erase markers, it's been too long, and they've dried onto the whiteboard. Using a regular…
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How to remove wrinkles from a crumpled piece of paper?
Some paper crafts require folding and then cutting in shapes.
The problem is that the unwanted folds remain visible. Assuming that the paper can be opened fully, what should be done to remove the fold marks on the paper?
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How to prevent mildew in the shower?
Mildew builds up between the wall tiles of my shower. Mildew removal spray works, but smells awful. Is there a way to prevent mildew buildup in this situation without using foul smelling chemicals?
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How to find source of deep humming?
Every few days to weeks, I hear a very deep humming noise. It's so deep that some older people might not even hear it, but just loud enough to annoy me and sometimes even cause headache. It often lasts for hours and it is audible at different times…
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How to stop annoying wrong-number phone calls?
I get frequent calls to my landline trying to fax me something. I believe my number is 1 digit off a nearby hospital, and people attempting to fax them things accidentally fax me. The calls during the day are easily ignored, but they start in the…
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How to stop red marks from wearing ballerina shoes?
Above is a picture of what the shoes look like. The back part of these shoes have hurt my ankle many times and left a red area that I don't know how to heal.
Is there a way to prevent these marks from appearing in the first place? I have tried…
Maria Ines Parnisari
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Dry Erase Marker Issue: Mixed Colors
I had a cousin who scribbled a red marker over a black marker drawing. Now the red marker can have a black tint to it (sometimes it’s a little black). Is there any way to fix this?
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Is there an effective way to clean up shattered glass from a floor?
Whenever I try to clean up broken glass, I always find small pieces even after cleaning it up several times. Is there a way to get rid of broken glass?
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Stopping an incense stick from burning
Sometimes one would like to stop a burning incense stick after a while, before it is completely consumed. If you don't want to keep around it to, for example, put it under water, you can always break it in short pieces. However this can make it more…
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How to keep the water bottles erect in the refrigerator door?
When opening or closing my refrigerator's door, the water bottle(s) stored there often fall sideways:
This is irritating, and as you can see, I did try to place a heavier bottle besides it, which helps a bit but still not enough.
Is there a way to…
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How to unblock a blocked drain without acids/chemicals?
Is there a way to unblock a totally blocked drain (especially kitchen) without using acids or strong chemicals?
I like to avoid acids and chemicals in general for many reasons, one of them is the environment. The drain system in Indonesia where I…
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How can I cut onions without tears?
When onions are cut, people's eyes tend to tear up.
What can be done to avoid this?
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Best way to stop USPS from delivering past tenants' mail?
I recently started renting and moved into a suburban house in the US where almost every day I receive other people's mail. It is addressed to one of six different past tenents for my address. For the first few weeks, I wrote "Return to Sender" on…
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How to moisturize lips on the go?
My lips are very sensitive and in cold and/or dry environments; they tend to crack open and bleed profusely. This problem can leave blood on my lips making it looked I just a ate a large bloody lunch. I am not looking for medical advice as I already…
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When dining alone at a restaurant, how can you indicate you're coming back when temporarily leaving the table?
I often dine alone at restaurants because I personally find it to be more convenient and tasty than preparing my own food. On occasion, though, I find that I have to temporarily leave the table in order to visit the restroom. Even though I might…
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