Questions tagged [water]

Hacks related to the usage and control of water (Liquid water, solid ice, and gas steam).

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How to freeze water more quickly

I want to freeze water as quickly as possible. Let me explain my situation : I have a setup that holds water which needs to freeze to create a surface of ice on which I will be demonstrating products.I have a compressor with a pump that runs Glycol…
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How to get rid of tap water taste?

My fiance detests the taste of tap water and has to resort to bottled water even though we both know that it is a waste of money. Is there a way to get rid of the tap water taste?
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how can I rinse off quickly in the shower?

The water supply in my neighborhood is very hard, and as a result, we installed a water softener. However, now I find it difficult to rinse off when in the shower. I rinse and rinse and rinse and I still feel like there is soap on my skin. In…
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How to stay at the bottom at a swimmingpool

I can solve a Rubik's Cube underwater in a swimming pool but my problem is that I can't stay at the bottom of the pool because of the oxygen in my lungs. How can I stay in the bottom without going up to the surface?
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Does boiling tap water make it potable?

Does boiling tap water make it potable? If not, are there other ways (lifehacks) to make it potable without a filter? I saw a related question here on lifehacks, but it only adresses the taste, the answer did not specify if the boiled tap water…
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How to remove water from under a layer of homemade yogurt?

It's a plastic jar with commercially made soymilk, I add a culture and then it turns into yogurt. The problem is the water that separates and sits under the layer of yogurt. I tried using a straw to remove water but I really hate it when water gets…
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What are the home remedies to reduce hardness of water?

I am getting extremely hard water in my locality. Are there any home remedies to reduce hardness of water?
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Need take off nozzle to Reuse drinking water jug

How to remove nozzle from Sparkletts water jug ( the disposable kind that u put in fridge) so I can reuse and refill it ?
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