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How can I increase durability of my headphones?
The connection between the wire and the headphone plug is a very high-stress area, so the degree of flex the wire experiences at that point is substantial. Better-quality headphone will typically ...
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1 year survival plan for nuclear war
It is quite obvious that you do not understand even the beginning of the project you try to "plan". I will not copy / paste here everything that was written on the subject, for several ...
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How can I increase durability of my headphones?
If the connection between your headset and phone is prone to break, add a short headphone extension and use that as a sacrificial part that can be replaced easily once it wears out. Look for an ...
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Keep razor usable longer
A plastic toothpick keeps your razor efficient over time. It may damage the blades, but it makes the razor feel like new.
I shave every two days, which tends to make the hair accumulate no matter how ...
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Keep razor usable longer
Shave with an electric razor prior to using the blade.
I have thick beard growth and need to shave more than once per day to stay clean shaven. For me, an electric razor isn't enough to do the job ...
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Keep razor usable longer
In addition to everything else, soften your beard.
I found that shaving in the shower after my beard was well-soaked and clean was less resistance for the blade. I could get more shaves in the ...
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What is the best way to light a hard-to-reach candle wick without burning your finger?
Using a grill lighter (long neck) or fireplace matches will give you the required distance.
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How can I increase durability of my headphones?
I used to have the same problem, but now it's solved. If you've been getting the headphones with straight mic jack, and you like to wrap it around your phone, I suggest you getting your new headphones ...
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Charging Port cover on devices - How to Improve resilience and prevent breakage?
There are a couple ways to reduce the brittleness of the covers.
What you need to understand: Manufactures will usually make the covers with some blend of rubber, silicone or some other soft man made ...
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How can I prevent a new canvas backpack from fading its color over time?
You can use any of the following:
Salt:
Add a tablespoon of salt to the wash, and the chloride will help our clothing pack a colorful punch when it comes out of the dryer.
Chloride found in salt ...
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How to determine if expired food is still good without eating
The best way to check if food is spoiled is to use your sight and smell. The first thing you will notice about spoiled food would be the off smell. If you can't smell anything strange or unusual then ...
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How to fix a ballpoint-ink pen that is dry
Suppose you've had your pen for a while. Now, It just refuses to work.
What to do?
There's a good possibility that the pen has not been stored properly.
Here's a chart:
Note: Replace the cap securely ...
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How to fix a ballpoint-ink pen that is dry
Poor Performance Lifehack:
When a new product ceases to perform as advertised, it is defective and should be replaced with a working model by the retailer/seller. The possibility of drying so rapidly ...
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How to fix a ballpoint-ink pen that is dry
If there is sufficient ink in the pen, one can put applied physics to work to your advantage. Consider to attach the pen securely with a strong cord. Start with about 2 meters or so and spin the loose ...
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Best and highest use of last year's phonebook
Individual white pages work well for glass cleaning wipes (along with Windex or equivalent).
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Keep razor usable longer
I've found that keeping my safety razors submerged as recommend by another poster significantly lengthens their usable lifetime. Mineral oil definitely works, but it can be a bit messy. I keep my ...
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What is the best way to light a hard-to-reach candle wick without burning your finger?
I just use the bottom of a lollipop stick. You have to do it quickly and dip it in water though, because it's pretty flammable
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