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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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Does this women's hair style have a name? [closed]
Could someone please tell me if there's a name for this women's hairdo?
The pictures are from "Spy Game" and "Summer Heights High"
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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 ...
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How to stop coffee from spilling when drinking from sipper lid?
When I drink coffee through the sipper lid, it always seems to spill. What could I be doing wrong/ how can I avoid this?
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Why my eraser go bad?
When utilizing my eraser on a specific book, it ceases to function effectively. After erasing a few words, a residue accumulates, impeding further erasure. Despite being a new eraser, it encounters ...
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Help with venting an instant pot
We have a primary range hood over the stove.
We have a different counter on which we use an instant pot frequently. It vents steam and odor. Are there general recommendations on how to vent this? ...
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Proper way to eat biscuit
When I bite biscuit it breaks into two large parts perpendicular to my mouth and it becomes difficult to eat those two large parts so what could be done to prevent it?
Here is what I want to say:
Red ...
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How to remove wrinkles to ease ironing
What is best way to iron clothes with so much wrinkles? I find it’s so hard to iron. What are ways to make ironing easy?
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How to clean the blade of a handheld pencil sharpener
I have a small handheld pencil sharpener and I detached the blade. I would like to know how to clean/sterilize it without the use of any kind of alcohol.
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Keeping head not shaved but buzzed?
I recently started shaving my head, using an electric head razor with five blades. I've discovered that I like the look of my head with two or days' worth of hair growth, not completely shaven, but my ...
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How to thoroughly dry a wet socket cube?
My two-year-old son dropped a socket cube (similar to picture) into a bucket of water. I tried to dry it as much as I could, and placed it on a heater. But I'm very hesitant to plug it back into a ...
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Can I reuse single-use pepper or salt mills?
I bought a single-use glass pepper mill from the supper market. It's almost empty, and I want to refill it, but I'm unable to open it. It feels like there is some wriggle room, but it's not the ...
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Removing ballpoint ink signature from inside flap of hardback book
I have a 40 year old collectible hardback book in which a signature was made on the inside flap using blue ballpoint ink. I've done some research and come away with a couple of options, but hoping ...
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Does something remove small oily stains from smooth painted wood surfaces?
Does something remove small oily stains from smooth painted wood surfaces?
These are so miniscule that they're only visible form a particular angle with a particular light.
They aren't coming off by ...
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How to avoid ice buildup in freezer?
The title says it all. The question is not how to get rid of ice in the freezer, but how to avoid ice building up in the first place.
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How to stop dog from peeing here/prevent stains
Sharing photos here.
One photo original
One photo showing where the dog pees on the ledge at entrance of the shower.
Issue: dog goes into shower to pee on pee pad, then also pees on the ledge causing ...
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Whiteboard marker stain cleanup from textbook
I accidently dropped white board marker on my textbook and unfortunately it landed on its tip. so now there is a big stain on the page. any ideas that how can i remove it. i tried eraser. actually ...
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Batterifying an alarm clock
I bought an alarm clock, like a Neanderthal, in order to get my phone out of my bedroom. I really like the one I got, but I didn't think battery backup was an essential feature when buying it. How ...
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How can I cheaply restore my waxed jacket?
My father-in-law gave me a Filson waxed jacket and one tin of wax that I ran out of (or misplaced) and the tin never really covered the whole jacket and now its out of stock on filson's website and 5x ...
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How to get a white border in frames?
I want to have an image with a white border, just like this:
I asked the seller, if the image comes with a white border.
He said, it does not have a white border.
The poster size is 45cm x 60cm. I ...
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What's the best hack to ripen avocados quickly?
Anything that has avocados in the recipe is ten times better in my opinion, in tacos, in salad, on toast, on soup, etc... but it's a tricky fruit. Often the grocery store only has tough, green ...
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Cleaning greasy valance
The valance sits above the drapes and has not been cleaned in 15 years. These have become quite greasy as shown in the picture. I cannot put them in the laundry as the fabric is stuck and stapled to ...
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How to type faster on a tablet computer?
I am fast at typing on keyboards and even phone screens but find it hard to keep pace on tablet computers. Could someone advice me for the same?
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How do I get this magnet from under my refrigerator
I dropped a magnet tonight and it fell in an enclosed space where can barely move it or slide it out from under my refrigerator. I've been trying to get it, but my hand is too big and it won't fit. ...
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Lenor scent boosters leaving white marks on clothes
Since I started using Lenor (blue) unstoppables in the wash, it’s leaving white spots on dark clothing which if I don’t spot it immediately & ‘rub’ means it needs washing again.
I’m following ...
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How to clean black canvas shoes?
I have black canvas shoes. Every time I wash them with soap, after drying they become grey. There are whitish patches on the shoes that I suspect to be soap residue. But no matter how much I rinse ...
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Poor straight razor shaving/sharpening experiences
I’ve used a Dovo Shavette successfully for many years without any problems, but the blades only last about three shaves and they’re weird to change, involving sliding out a plastic sleeve and clipping ...
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How to stop earbuds from getting stuck in ears?
I have this issue where when I wear earbuds that sometimes one gets stuck in my ears. It's always easy to remove using tweezers but is there anyway I can overcome this problem completely?
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Removing chewing gum from car Mat
Today someone stick chewing gum to the floor mat of my car. It look pretty badZ how can I remove it? I m trying to freeze it with ice packs and then remove it but it is not helping
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Is it ok to wash silk with baby wash and shampoo (instead of just baby shampoo)
I've always washed silk with baby shampoo, but it seems most brands are now wash and shampoo. Are these still ok to use for cleaning silk?
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What is the best way to store electronics (Raspberry, cables and co.)?
I have many wooden boxes in the basement and electronics packed in freezer bags. This is how I store a lot of cables and electronics. But I have trouble finding things again after some time. Is there ...
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Where can I get easily cut sheets of clear plastic to cover a hole from a sky light?
There is a sky light, where the old window under it must have broke and fell out. I want to cover the holes leading to it, less than 60 cm x 60 cm. Where can I get insulating clear sheets of plastic ...
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How to stay comfort in airport for a long connecting flight
I m travelling next week and the airport stay is 12 hours. I wanted to find out how can I make myself comfortable as I cannot leave airport because of visa.
What stuff should I carry for myself and ...
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What to do with water from dehumidifier?
I have a room that is too humid during the summer, so I run a dehumidifier basically constantly. If I don't, I start getting mold. This means that I have to empty the basin at least once a day. ...
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using rubbing alcohol or vinegar to clean microUSB port on cell phone
My question pertains to cleaning a MicroUSB port on a dumb cell phone. I know this question has been answered here, but I have a question that is not discussed in that previous answer.
My MIL died a ...
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How can I make my work from home table interesting and comfy
I'm looking for a change but don’t know what to change, deal? Chair or just both? I find myself pulling laptop and putting it on my knee and raising to eye level (see image below). Which is annoying ...
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How to make room bright with lights
The lights in my room is very dim,and also I think as per my eye condition I see a little less bright One of the reason is the installed light connection don't support much load and working from home, ...
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