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What is the best way to tape a cardboard box?

While moving recently, my wife and I had a lengthy discussion on where tape should be placed on a box in order to maximize strength while using the least amount of tape possible. Assuming we already taped the main opening of the box shut, how can we…
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How do you plug a pinhole leak in a fuel tank without emptying it?

I have a pinhole leak on the very bottom of my plastic fuel tank in my car and I'm trying to repair it. If the tank was empty, the hole could be plugged with some epoxy, JB weld, or some other adhesive. But the leaking fuel (diesel, in my case)…
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How to remove ballpoint-ink on a card?

I have some cards (for example pokemon cards) that I wrote on with a ballpoint pen. I was wondering how I could get rid of it, any lifehacks for that? If it helps it's on the backside of the card. PS: Unsure about the tag I need to add for this.
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How to catch a loose parakeet without running him down?

I have two pet parakeets, neither of which has their wings clipped. We frequently open their cage and let them fly around the house, and this is rarely an issue as they generally stick to a couple rooms that they know how to navigate. Occasionally…
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How can I keep a USB mini 2.0 (or other) cable from tearing?

What are some ways to protect the ends of a USB mini 2.0 charging cable (or other thin insulated wire) tearing up? Anytime the electrical outlet is at a height greater than the device it is attached to, it damages the wire. Note: it is not possible…
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How to compensate for sinking / uneven floor in office

I rent an office on the 2nd floor of a 2 story building. The carpet is the standard blue you find everywhere. Certain sections of my office floor are slanted downwards with some sections (mostly the corners of the room) more slanted than others. …
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How to make milk (cardboard container) ice cold fast?

For me, it's impossible to drink milk without it being cold. And sometimes, I'm about to enjoy a bowl of cereal and milk, but I find out there's no milk in the fridge, which means I have to get one from the storage room, which means it'll be…
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Transport a washing machine over stairs alone

I may soon have to transport a washing machine to my appartment. The problem is that I live upstairs. I may not be able to find a friend to help. So I'm thinking whether it is practical to transport a washing machine up/down stairs alone.…
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How can I remove hardened masking tape on car surface?

Help, have already tried an elbow grease spray and have taken off some of paint work through over rubbing.
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How to Dry Small, Freshly-Washed Produce (Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, etc.)

I love fresh blueberries, but I hate wet fruit. After I wash them I usually dry them by spreading them out on paper towels, putting another paper towel on top, and rolling it around over them. Is there an easier way to dry blueberries and other…
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How to completely be rid of bed bugs

Living in Florida, bed bugs are too regular an occurrence. A visit to a bed bug-friendly environment - such as a hotel, dorm room - or from someone who has them in their home can easily translate to you having these nighttime, blood-sucking…
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How to control phone while inside VR device without an action button

I bought a VR device that can hold your phone to give a VR experience, however I only discovered after I got home that I have no way of controlling anything while my phone is inside the VR device. I downloaded the google cardboard app thinking it…
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Keep that fungus smell out of your home this monsoon

In the monsoons the air is very humid , moist and warm – the perfect atmosphere for fungi and molds to grow. Fungi and molds not only leave behind an annoying smell but can be effect the health, they can cause breathing problems and allergies. So…
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How to keep my phone number private, when I have to provide a way for students to contact me?

I am an instructor of classes that only run for 1-4 weeks. The facility I teach at requires me to include my cell phone number on the class schedule that I give out (however, I believe they would be ok if I didn't give a number if I gave some other…
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Keeping Sleep Apnea mask on

I have been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea, and now need to wear a mask attached to a fancy air pump at night to keep my airways open. I have been religiously putting it on every night, but have apparently developed the skill of taking it off in my…
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