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Open closed zipper without pull tab

Related: How do I quickly open or close a jammed zipper?: In an emergency situation, what would be the fastest way to open a zipper, provided that the use of the pull tab is disabled, and access to the top stop and box pin are…
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How to fix a nylon zipper that opens itself in the middle?

There is already a good question about fixing a jammed zipper. I have a different zipper question. A nylon zipper on a favorite pair of shorts will not stay closed. After zipping it up, it looks fine, but will soon open itself up in the middle. I…
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How to tell a person their fly is down

I was in line at a coffee shop and a very animated, friendly group (2 guys, 2 girls) was just in front of me. They were talking away happily about what seemed like work-related issues - so I assume they are all work colleagues. I noticed that the…
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Preventing paper towel waste by tightening the roll

I work in a workshop, and share toilets with 25+ workers. When they dispense paper towels the roll keeps spinning and some paper towel is wasted when it falls to the floor (5 or 6 squares at a time). So, we need to buy paper towels a lot to keep in…
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How can I clean my backpack?

I have a Thule Laptop Backpack and a Hiking Backpack. Both are more or less of the same material. How can I clean it? I cannot put it into a machine because the hiking backpack has a frame and I am afraid I might damage the laptop bag if I do.
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I need to prevent armpit stains in t-shirts. I want to apply something when I take the shirt off.

I have many solutions for pre-wash cleaning, that's not what I want. I want something that I can apply to the shirt when I take it off and throw it in the hamper. It might sit there for a week before washing. I don't want to treat anything at wash…
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How can I prevent my eye-glasses from becoming blurred when riding a motorcycle when raining?

I have a motorcycle and I am always wearing a glasses, whenever it is raining I always wear a raincoat and a helmet. This prevents my head and body from becoming wet, please note that my helmet doesn't cover my whole head, it only covers about the…
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Temporary Phone Protection

I recently purchased a phone which is very new on the market. So new, it doesn't have any fitted cases for it yet. What could i used as a temporary case or bumper to protect the edges and back of the phone? So far i have been using a cloth bag, but…
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Turn Smartphone into Headlamp

Last night I was changing my oil and using my smartphone as a flashlight (yes it did get dirty, and no I don't care). In the midst of the job I started wishing I could strap my phone to my head and use it like a headlamp. When I finished my task I…
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How to avoid tripping a breaker

I have a microwave (~1200W when running) and a fridge (~600W when starting, rough/approximate measurement) on the same circuit, and whenever they are both running, the circuit breaker (110V, 15A) trips. Is there any easy way that I can have the…
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How to remove critters from car?

What could be a good way to remove critters from a car (cockroaches, ants, etc.)? I want to avoid using insecticides, since this will leave an unpleasant odor on the car.
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How to make my bony shoulder comfortable for resting head on?

I am not underweight, but I am tall and skinny. I have basically zero fat on my shoulder, and so my clavicle and acromion poke through, making a very uncomfortable resting place for a head. My best solution so far would be to carry a little…
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How can I fortify micro USB connectors

Perhaps I'm heavy-handed but I've accidentally broken many micro usb cables by bending the connector on the cable and pulling it out of it's housing. I've tried a premium cable but even that broke the same way. I've considered trying to fortify it…
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Using electricity at night

In Germany I get offers for reduced electricity rates from 22:00 to 6:00 for private households. The reduced rate is about 20% less than the normal rate. We're a family of 4 persons, 2 adults and 2 children at the age of 5 or less. Children go to…
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What can I do when the upholstery on my computer chair is coming off?

My computer chair, a fantastic chair that has served me well, is starting to lose its upholstery at the bottom of the seat and back. I'd like to preserve the chair for as long as possible. How can I protect it from damage, especially down towards…
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