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Packing for short trip

Frequently I make a trip to a near by city that takes 6/7 hours by public transport. This includes the ferry so there is some rest time. The trip is usually for 3-6 days so it's not very long. Since the travel time is so long, and the stay is…
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How to prevent my earphones from falling out when I wear the helmet?

I have these earphones. They fall off my ears when I wear the helmet for riding on the scooter. What can I do to prevent them from falling? Normally also they keep on falling off.
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How do I wash flexible cutting boards and silicone baking sheets?

Flexible tools like thin cutting boards and silicone baking sheets are wonderful to use, but I hate cleaning them. They don't hold their form well enough to wash by hand OR set in the dishwasher. I resort to setting them on something firm first,…
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How to keep your hands warm while biking outside without using bulky gloves

I live in Germany and as Ned Stark never got tired of saying: Winter is coming. I ride my bike to work in the morning and back home in the evening. As of right now, my biking gloves manage to keep my hands from freezing. I'd rather avoid wearing…
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How to move heavy (~50kg) bulky (~1m cubed) items a short (1km) distance?

The items in question are in fact sports equipment, for an outdoor sport. Its a niche sport, we had to manufacture the equipment ourselves, so there is no standard way to move it. The main problem items are the wooden bases for the goals. These are…
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How to reduce creepy crawly insects in the house?

I don't mind insects but having a spider crawl over my hand while I'm trying to sleep is just ridiculous. I lived in a shared house which is a bit old. I noticed insects including large spiders and silver fish. Are there any lifehacks to get rid of…
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Bike anti-theft measures

So my bike got stolen today, after locking it with a Kryptonite chain through the frame and both wheels and a U-lock around the frame and a 5 cm diameter metal bar bent in an upside-down U so that both ends were fastened in the pavement. The exact…
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How to put a mattress cover back on?

When washing my top mattress covers, or even if only taking them off and putting them back on, I always have trouble putting them back on without the (foam) mattress buckling inside, making bumps that are uncomfortable to sleep on. It seems like the…
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How to repair and clean traffic cones?

We have some short and tall traffic cones. Some of them are out of maintenance, and need to be repaired & cleaned. The two big questions are: How can I clean the traffic cones? How can I repair the traffic cone's white bands? They look like…
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How to wash your rubber shoes

I am looking for the best possible way to wash my Rubber VANS shoes. I know that some rubber shoes can have a decrease in color after attempting to wash them. I am looking for a proper way to wash the shoes while maintaining their quality during the…
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How can I keep 2 blankets together on a bed?

I try to use two blankets in the winter when it gets cold, but tossing and turning separates them. In the morning, I'll often wake up with one at the foot of the bed. Is there any trick to keeping the 2 blankets together despite my tossing and…
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How can I get a head-phone plug out of the jack?

I just broke my headphone plug/jack. So it is now stuck inside my computer. How can I get it out?
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How can I open or loosen a metal screw cap of a bottle of polyester resin?

does anyone know how I can open or loosen a metal screw cap of a bottle of polyester resin which is stuck with the resin? Last time I used this resin was 3 months ago and I wiped the mouth of the bottle as usual. I tried to put the bottle upside…
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How to stop water from dripping on the sink counter and bathroom floor when washing hands?

I turn on the water, dispense some soap, rub my hands together, rub my hands together a lot more under the running water. Sometimes though, I didn't dispense enough soap the first time so have to go back and push down on the dispenser again, which…
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How can I shave my back?

I have hair on my back. How can I shave it? Preferably by myself. I'm flexible, but not that flexible - trying to make sure I get all of it is a real struggle.
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