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Showering while avoiding patch to get wet

I wonder what some good strategy are to avoid a medical patch on my skin to get wet when I shower. The patch is located on the elbow, lateral side, as the following picture illustrates:
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Neatly open cereal box

I figured out this a while ago and wanted to share it. When you open a box (of cereal), you risk tearing the flap or cutting your finger on the cardboard. Or, at least, I do. How can I open the box more neatly/easily?
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Clean mixed coins

I have acquired 2kg of assorted coins from various countries. These are to spice up board games by using real metal coins, using material to indicate denomination rather than numbers on the coin eg copper = 1 groat, silver = 5 groats, gold = 10…
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How to cut glass without a glass cutter

I need to cut a 3mm thick sheet of glass of 40cm x 30cm to 20cm x 20cm, but I don't have a glass cutter. Are there any reliable techniques to cut the glass while being precise and getting a defined cut? I know one can do it with selective heat and…
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How can I keep the top floor of my house cool?

I live in a two story, sun facing house. During summer, and even winter, it gets very warm. The bottom floor is an open area lounge/living room/kitchen. There are plenty of windows and a balcony there, so to keep it cool I can just open windows…
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Reduce blender noise

How can I reduce or eliminate sound coming from high speed blender (a normal, common, 10 speed Osterizer blender)
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How can I apply and maintain pressure when mounting a mirror on a door?

I'm attempting to mount a long mirror on a door using pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. Problem is, the instructions state that it reaches 50% adhesion after twenty minutes, 75% after 24 hours, and 100% after 72 hours. I don't necessarily have to…
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What can I use to replace a missing battery cover?

I lost a battery cover for my TV remote control. It is similar to the one in this photo. It is a very old model TV so I don't think replacement parts are available. What would make a good substitute battery cover? Ideally something which is easily…
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What's the best way to deal with a low sun when driving?

Sometimes, during Winter, the sun can get really low in the sky. Low enough that putting my visor down in my car doesn't block it. Is there any way to drive safely in these conditions?
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How can I keep bears out of the trash?

I live in an area where very large bears (500 - 1,000 lbs.) get into the trash every other night. It is a large trash can with wheels and a heavy duty lid. It is surrounded by cinder blocks with pallets placed over the cinder blocks. The bears have…
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Check for electricity in a socket without tools?

How can I check if there is electricity in a power socket without a tester or any other specialized tools? Note: The method should not involve the destruction of the socket or my whole power supply!
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Why do shirt's bottoms "bend" after washing, and how to avoid?

For 2y now I've noticed my shirt's "bottoms" bending like this: (Note that the bottom rolls up) Why does that happen? And... How do I avoid it without having to iron them? Things that I've tried, but didn't work: Less clothes in washer/drier, fix…
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Turn up adhesive stick forever dried up

I'm afraid my adhesive sticks tend to dry out over time. I dare say I quite often don't close them well enough. Does anybody know of a way to revive them when this has happens, or are they absolute gonners?
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How to clean the purge valve of a snorkel?

I've had this snorkel for several years now and usually use it in a chlorine pool. There's something disgusting happening to the part close to where I put my mouth. I'm not sure how to clean it. Any suggestions? I'm not sure what cleaning agent…
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Turning my desk's smile upside down

I have a largely jerryrigged desk - its a particleboard table top that's sitting on a pair of metal A frame trestle legs. I recently got a 27 inch monitor and the weight of it is causing the desk to sag. Its an inch thick particleboard that used to…
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