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Hacks specific to the home, as opposed to a public place or place of work.

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I'm in the rain without an umbrella, how can I get home quickly without getting too wet?

When you are in regions with regular rain, seek a place where you can stay for 5 minutes. After that the rain will stop wetting you instantly and you could use anything that covers your head (newspape …
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How to remove screws with stripped heads?

You can use a good knife or other very sharp and very hard tool and make small parallel scratches on the screw (whatever is left of it), alternatively one deeper scratch in the middle. Then use the ha …
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How to see where I've already painted?

Use some strong flashlights for workshops1 and fix the to the wall next to the edges of the ceiling just below the hight of the paint roller. That way you can still paint the ceiling up to the wall b …
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Tricks for opening very tight jars

Put the jar on a piece of wood (or other material that is soft enough for the buttom knobs of the glass to sink it, but not too soft to provide grip). Then lay your hands (both!) on top of it and lean …
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How can I keep my door locks from freezing during a winter storm?

It depends on the lock and the reason it freezes. Some locks just come stuck when they get cold, but most get stuck because there is some liquid in them (like from the snowstorm) that then expands and …
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Clean hair from vacuum brush

I own a roomba and while its cool and saves time and everything, cleaning the counter rotating brushes inside it is bothersome. I have long hair. I usually open the roomba and remove the brushes, the …
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How can I clear my shower drain without drain cleaner?

There are multiple steps that help in this case: Next time, comb your hair before taking a shower. That is especially helpful for people with long hair. This will cause your loose hair to be in the …
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How can I clear my shower drain without drain cleaner?

While showering I notice that the drain starts to clog and water start to accumulate, but yet its not totally clogged. What can I do to prevent further clogging, while still being able to continue my …
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