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How do I restore the color of a down jacket?
I just bought this jacket and after washing it by hand once, it has two colors now. Some parts are pale blue and some parts are deep blue. It is a "North Face" brand down jacket. What should ...
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My socks shrunk after 1 wash - what to do
I got a whole bunch of new socks, but after 1 wash they have shrunk a lot. Like they were soft and stretchy, now they are crazy tight and I have to stretch them out a lot so that they are abble to fit ...
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How to handle paper soap without making my pocket dirty?
In my hostel campus soaps are rare so we have to use paper soap of our own.
It is small paper coated with soap and create foam when we rub on wet hands just like normal soap.
But when our hands are ...
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What is the fastest way to remove the smell from the previous toilet user's business?
It might have happened to you. One needs to use the toilet, but the room has that lingering eau from the previous user.
There's no air freshener spray or perfume to use. All one can use is what's ...
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How can I clean behind the grid of holes on the inside compartment of a microwave oven?
There was an egg explosion in my LG Microwave (don't ask). I managed to clean up the surfaces but am concerned about the food that may have made its way through the grid of holes in the interior ...
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Can helmets for driving or helmet used in sport cause dandruff? If yes, what is the solution?
I think that while driving I get dandruff from my helmet. Also, I believe same when using helmet in hockey games. My question is can helmet be a major cause of dandruff, and if yes, what is the ...
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Free up rusted front shocks
I am trying to loosen these shocks. One of the things I am trying is to hit the fork to
loosen it up. That is after liberally applying a high grade rust loosener.
I have turned my bike upside down and ...
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Removing glue from leather?
My neighbour recently managed to splatter white glue on my black leather coat and didn't tell me about it until after I had found it myself and confronted him about it. At this point it's already ...
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Cover scratches on inside of a car
I would to make these scratches less visible.
How can I do that?
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How should I carry my motorcycle helmet when entering an indoor area?
I have a small scooter that goes at a maximum speed of 45 km/h, it solves all my problems in this city. Where should I put my motorcycle helmet when entering a closed space (school, market, gym, ...
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HUGE WRINKLED DRESS
Purchased a dress from SHEIN which came in the mail today in a small bag and it has huge wrinkles all over it. Tag says no dry cleaning or putting in a dryer. How do I get the wrinkles out of this ...
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How to make a Stylus pen at home?
I was just wondering if it is possible to make a Stylus pen for myself from an ordinary pen.
If so , It would be wonderful.
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How to get rid of ingrown facial hair?
After a clean shave I have ingrown hair on my chin and alongside my jaw. They hurt a lot.
My barber recommended me not to use shaver at home, but instead get it done by him to prevent further ingrown ...
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How do I make sure a garden hose doesn't leak?
Whenever I connect a garden hose to the water spout, it leaks from that connection. How can i stop that from happening? I can tell that it isn't connected to the age of the hose, as it even happens ...
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White board dry erase markers dry out
I have dry erase markers from Expo. When I don't use them for a while they dry out and cannot be used. Do you have any tips on how to get them usable again?
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Temporary fix to a torn mesh screen door/window
My large living room sliding screen door has been torn, allowing mosquitos, snakes, and other animals in my house if it is left open. I have no AC in my house and it was designed to use the opening ...
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Cleaning a stained carpet
About a week and a half ago, I had a deep clean done and the cleaner left a stain on the carpet outside of a bathroom. They weren't cleaning the carpet at the time, but my guess is something they used ...
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Battery under dryer [duplicate]
I’ve dropped two AAA batteries that rolled under my washer and/or dryer in the laundry room. I cannot move my Appliances since They are pushed up against The walls on three sides. I cannot see under ...
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Ants infested house
We never had a ant in our home ever but since last month I seen so many ants, I took some advice from other post and used baking soda which stopped them for weeks but now again they have showed up but ...
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White Board Renewal - Chemistry in Action [duplicate]
This is a hack, not a question.
After trying more than 20 various cures from the web for removing ghosts from the white board that didn't work.... I used the molecular attack.
Household bleach. Wipe ...
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Killing ants with Borax that has been mixed with sugar upon cottonballs: How should I replace the bait?
I have tried to use borax to kill ants. Upon first application, I made a paste using sugar and borax then I soaked cottonballs and placed in areas where I saw ant activity.
Now the cottonballs are wet ...
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Cleaning shower - acid or alkaline detergent first?
I have acid detergent to get rid of mineral buildup and alkaline solution for all the grease.
But which one should I use first?
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How can I remove round shaped white colour on worktop in kitchen due to hotness of pan?
I placed a hot pan on a worktop. Due to this white circle shape has come on worktop.
How can I remove it? The original colour of the worktop is black.
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How to get very fine tipped pens to write consistently?
I like to take notes in books and for that it’s really nice to have a pen that’s something like .28 but every time I get a pen that has these smaller tips they are very inconsistent.
Different writing ...
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8,000 btu portable air conditioner inadequate
I live in an area of high humidity. My windows are nailed down and there is just a blanket separating the living area from the kitchen. I have an8,000 btu ac unit, various blower fans & ...
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Diy puppy pee pads
What are some cost-effective DIY puppy pee pads? I am not trying to keep washing blankets and purchasing disposable pee pads are too expensive at the moment
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Accidentally wore my sweaty T-shirt from days ago this morning. What can I do to get rid of the smell for the rest of the day?
This morning my sleep-deprived brain mixed a T-shirt into the clean pile of clothes, which then I subsequently took up and left to work. As time passed, I started to smell the unmistakeable scent of ...
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How to clean saucepan after boiling oats in milk?
Everytime I make oats in milk boiled in saucepan, it leave a dired scum sort on the wall and base of saucpan which is very hard to get it off with sponge. What methods can I use to make it easy for it ...
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How do I power two 3W blubs from a power bank?
A friend of mine has a cupboard that includes two 3W light bulbs (the kind that are meant to look like flickering flames in case it makes any difference). There is a wire out of the back of the ...
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Good way to mark a vacuum insulated tavel mug at a certain volume?
I am going to get a 24oz travel mug, vacuum insulated (metal interior walls). Often times, I will use it for 18oz of coffee. I've been trying to think of ways to mark the exterior to show the height ...
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'Softening' a Velcro closure
I have a several pairs of slacks that use Velcro® closures for the pockets.
The issue is that they're much more aggressive and noisy to open than they need to be.
Is there a simple way to reduce the ...
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diesel smell out of clothing/Machine [duplicate]
Little More help needed, can I used white vinegar to get the smell of diesel out,
do I soak the clothing in cold or warm water with the white vinegar?, what other products can I used? the smell in the ...
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DC Voltage Step-down at High Current
I've asked this question on Electrical Engineering SE but no useful answers there - thought I would try it here instead and see if anyone had a creative solution.
I have a petrol mower with an ...
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Making your own cue cards
What is the best material / method for creating your own set of cue cards?
At stationary shops can buy 'index cards', which do the job well but are costly.
Regular A4 paper bends too easily, and thick ...
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Covering Vacuum Hepa Filter with Tissue Paper
I recently purchased a hand-held vacuum that comes with a non washable HEPA filter which is covered with a layer of thin sponge.
Since the HEPA filter is non washable, cleaning it is really cumbersome....
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Sweaters of the same material with different ironing indication
I have 2 sweaters from different brands. Both are of the same material: 100% merino wool.
There is a difference is the heaviness (if I am using the right term). One feels a bit thicker/more tightly ...
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Denim jacket shoulder too wide - fix without going to a tailor?
I learned that fixing shoulder fit is the most difficult and is usually done by cutting the sleeves off and re-attach them by an experienced tailor.
I have a denim jacket and the shoulder of the ...
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How to lessen pain in ear when flying? [duplicate]
This question is for all, from kids to adult, but especially kids and they feel pain when plane is going up and down due to pressure.
What are ways to keep the pain in ear minimum and help them with ...
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How to clean my private part after peeing as a man in a public restroom without drawing unnecessary attention?
I learned from this answer that there are many methods to clean the end of the penis after urinating, but normally it's unnecessary. However, it's very necessary for me because having my briefs get ...
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What can I do if someone sitting nearby snores loudly in a library?
I was reading in a public library when someone started snoring. I thought a librarian would step in, but I cannot find one right now in this room.
There are about 30 readers in this room, but no one ...
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Help! Baking soda/water stain on finished wood countertop!
I soaked strawberries in a bowl with water and baking soda to clean them, ten minutes later I came back and realized the bowl was cracked and had been leaking. This stain is the result. Wooden ...
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Metal Match Box Strickers Pad
Recently I found this Victorian metal match box and I would love to make it work again. As you can see in this pic, I've been cleaning the match friction on bottom with a metal sponge but it is still ...
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How do I open a closed purse zipper with no slider?
I just got a new purse and the middle pocket is zipped shut but they did not put a slider on it so I can not access it. How can I get the zipper open so I can put a new slider on?
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Tarry substance on vinyl floor
I'm trying to clean up the house for my elderly mother who's in hospital. The bathroom floor has a slick of black tar-like substance running from the sink out the door to the landing.
Firstly it's ...
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How do I use the belt on a jeans or a pant such that the button is not visibly suspended
Because the pant is a bit bigger in size and I'd like to tighten it a bit, what happens as a result is that the button gets suspended and visible. I do not want to use suspenders because it is not in ...
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How to remove a drop of lasagna sauce on the white foam of sneakers / trainers?
I cooked last night and I’ve just realised today I got a drop of lasagna sauce on my trainers / sneakers.
I’ve tried removing it using a Dettol wipe, a rag soaked in isopropyl alcohol, and a cotton ...
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How can I keep placards dry when demonstrating in the rain?
I'm planning to attend some demonstration these coming days. However, winter is upon us, and there's going to be rain. And the placards are made of paper; thick paper board, but still paper, which ...
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Slow down door swing in high winds
I live in a travel trailer.
I have frequent high winds.
Is there a way to prevent my door from flying one way or the other?
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How can I spot remove a stain from my white garment?
I often drop Coffee on my white garment. Normally I wash after 10 or so wears, but this makes me want to wash it sooner.
Is there anyway to spot remove stains effectively and cheaply?
Most ideas ...
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What is an easy unobtrusive way to keep stuff stored on the fridge from falling off?
My wife complained that stuff on the fridge has a tendency to slow migrate forward with each door open close cycle, and several times a can of soda has taken the deep dive.
How can I easily keep this ...
