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How to remove nail polish from nails?

Many times we don't have nail polish remover around. How to remove nail polish from nails of course with no nail polish remover around?
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How do I clean dust between my desk and glass protecting it?

I have a huge sheet of protective glass on top of wood desk with a computer set up on top of that. Dust has collected between desk top and glass. How can I get the dust out without disassembling and removing all the computer stuff?
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Remove white stain from counter top

I moved into an apartment with new counter tops. I'm not sure what type they are, but I think they are formica. They also said "glaze." Which I'm guessing is some sort of laminate? Anyways, someone put a hot cup on the counter and it left a white…
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Keeping tub and shower clean, mildew-free

Is there a quick, daily routine to keep the tub and shower clean? A procedure after each use? I am also wondering how others use their shower curtains: do you keep it in/over the tub at all times (including baths) or only for showers?
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How to remove Sweat stains from clothing?

In the Summer, you will usually sweat a large amount or a little, at least. This is natural, but the stain that results(especially in white clothing) is annoying and unsightly. What can I do to clean the sweat stain out without ruining the…
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Removing a planter from inside a planter

Last winter, my mother stored a couple of planters by putting one inside the other. The planters are embossed with a decorative pattern on the outside and smooth on the inside, with an inward-curving lip at the top. Now it's the season to bring the…
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How to Fix a Hole in your Waterproof pool?

During the summer you always face the issue of getting the pool ready, whether this pool is large or small or dirty or rather clean. One of the worst instances is when the pool has a hole in it. And while you can spend money and time on pool fixing…
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Empty bin with bag that is too heavy

Yesterday I had to empty the garbage bin which contained a heavy plastic bag. The bag turned out to be too heavy and it ripped at some point. I decided I had to get some stuff out and put that in a new plastic bag, which was quite gross and took…
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How can I package 3 large boxes together into one shipment?

I have 3 boxes that I need to return to Amazon, and they only gave me 1 label, but the items came individually in their own 24" x 30" x 6" boxes, and I don't have a box that can fit them all. Because they're all identically sized, and I had a…
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How do I measure my own blood pressure with the manual blood pressure machine?

Don't have any person to help me around and I have the manual blood pressure measuring device.
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How to open a bottle that won't open

So sometimes when I leave bottles of sauce in the pantry too long, the lid seems to "stick" to the bottle and won't allow me to open it. How can I open the bottle when it doesn't want to open? Below is the bottle I'm talking about I know about the…
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How to avoid answer papers being flappy under a fan?

During my examination time, the answer papers are supposed to flappy due to ceiling fan. I have things to put weight on such as watch, kerchief, extra pens, eraser etc., But is there any other way to stop papers being flappy under a fan. Don't…
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Cleaning hydrochloric acid stains from metal

I used hydrochloric acid to remove calcium deposits from a pot, but left some of the acid on the kitchen sink metal plate overnight. It produced corrosion stains like on the photo, that can't be washed away. Is there a way to remove the stains or…
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I can't stop sneezing

I developed a cold overnight. I have spent half the day sneezing and the other half of the day thinking I am about to sneeze due to an uncontrollable irritation to my nasal passage. Is there any way to either stop the tickly sensation in one's nose…
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How do I stop toothpaste from piling up on the cover?

I always have a problem with toothpaste. My whole family uses the same toothpaste tube. At the end of the week, there is this huge glob of hardened toothpaste stuck over the end of the tube. Is there a way to avoid this?
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