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Removing rust from tools
I accidentally left some tools outside for a few days while I was away and they rusted. I can barely use them now. They were good tools, and I don't want to have to buy new ones. Is there any way to get the rust off of tools and return the tools to…
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How to walk through deep snow at a faster pace and keep feet/legs dry as possible?
It just got done snowing about 30 inches, and my pregnant wife is having a strong craving for some tacos. We don't have any beef or chicken to make tacos at home. The taco place is only about a mile away. No way my car can make it through this snow…
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How to not forget my phone in the bathroom?
Many times I go to the bathroom only for a quick pee, while in the middle of something, hence my mind is occupied, and I don't pay much attention.
I take my phone out of my pocket and place it somewhere else since I once had it fall into the toilet…
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How to remove screws with stripped heads?
As the question states, I am looking to remove a thoroughly stripped screw (the head is stripped) from a hard disk drive. My main issue is that I have no power tools available to remove the screw. How might I be able to remove the screw without…
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Is there any way to fill in a hole in my shoe - so it is waterproof?
I usually buy new shoes every two years or so (mostly Nikes). When walking I seem to not lift my feet high enough and because of this I get a hole the size of a cent at the rear of the sole (under my foot pad).
I'm wondering if there is an easy…
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What is the best way to light a hard-to-reach candle wick without burning your finger?
What is the best way to light a candle when the wick is difficult to reach? My candle is similar to the one pictured below (large, glass, with a somewhat enclosed top), and I usually use either standard short matches or a bic lighter.
As the candle…
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How can I get access to Supermarket 'membership' discounts without signing up for a card?
I shop at a wide variety of grocery stores, around the country. Most grocery store chains offer better prices if you check out using a 'membership card' of some sort. Unfortunately, most chains are pretty regional, and I'm really not interested in…
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How to keep the windshield from freezing over?
Winter is coming. And as I don't want to spend time defrosting my cars windshield I would like to know:
How can I keep it from icing over every night? I have tried the de ice spray but it is too expensive for me.
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How to apply sunscreen to my back
Because it's the summer, I've been going to the beach a lot lately. Sometimes I'll go with family or friends, sometimes I'll just go alone. The thing is, I burn pretty easily, so I need to always put sunscreen on. When I'm with others, is isn't a…
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Stop keyboard wobble due to uneven desk
I've just acquired and finished setting up a new wooden plank computer desk. Upon finishing the new setup I naturally went to use my keyboard and noticed that the wooden planks aren't exactly flush resulting in my keyboard wobbling with each…
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How to remove smell from a new water bottle?
The new bottle has got a weird smell. I kept the bottle without lid from some time but that didn't help much.
It is a plastic bottle. I washed it with plain water.
What is a quick solution to remove odor from a freshly purchased bottle?
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Comfortable Ways of Riding a Bike Barefoot
I find that in the summer your feet overheat and this makes it uncomfortable to wear shoes when riding a bike. As long as there is a covering covering the dangerous areas of a bike you can ride barefoot without any trouble or danger to your feet. I…
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What is the best way to get rid of steam on a mirror?
What is the best and continually way to get rid of steam and fog on a mirror? The picture below is what I mean:
Image from: vivaitalianmovies.com
In the past, I've tried using soap and toothpaste on the mirror and it worked only 4-5 minutes then I…
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How to cut paper without scissors?
I have some paper that I need to cut down to size but do not have any scissors (not that I am very good at cutting in straight lines with scissors anyway...).
I was wondering if anyone had any good methods of cutting / ripping paper that would…
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Diesel fuel smell out of clothing?
I recently used the diesel pump on a frigid morning and got fuel on my polar fleece (synthetic material) gloves. I have soaked them, washed them normally, washed them in the dishwasher, soaked them in a detergent/water bath then tried rewashing…
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