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How to make a reusable replacement for plastic or paper bags from the supermarket?
When you want to avoid plastic bags and paper bags from supermarkets and are also not fond of the folding woven synthetic bags that you now see for sale in many places, how can you make your own?
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How to keep food moist for longer?
I sometimes carry food to work (freshly made food e.g. burger or sandwich) but by the time I eat it, it is dry and not edible (unless you are too hungry to eat it anyway), what are ways to keep it moist and fresh so it not soft and not too chewy?
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What are hacks to make windows more insulated?
Our windows have cold air coming through them. I'm reaching out to see if there are low budget ways or hacks to make the windows more insulated. The windows are smaller and single-paned. Any tips or hacks are appreciated, thank you!
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Using cycle for sensitives/handwash/synthetics for all clothes
Is it ok to wash clothes that are marked to be washed in e.g. 40 degrees in regular cycle but instead wash in the cycle for sensitives/delicates/hand-wash (or even synthetics) (30 degrees or cold water) with the soap for such cloths?
Would it affect…
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How to remove buildup limescale from glass shower screen?
I've noticed someone posted similar question to my problem and follow the advices offered on that thread. but I still find no solutions to remove the stubborn limescale from my shower screen. I've tried all the cleaning chemicals from the…
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How to prevent a robin from banging into a window?
There is a robin that sits on the fence and then flies into the window repeatedly. This happens every day at dawn and dusk, and sometimes in the afternoon. I am pretty sure it sees itself in the reflection, believes it to be another male, and wants…
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Blocking noise by applying pressure over your ears when sleeping due to noise sensitivity issues
I have a question similar to the question 'Is it possible to create "over-the-ear" ear "plugs" for sleeping?', which was closed when posted on Engineering Beta. The poster wrote that they want to avoid using earplugs because they find them…
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How to clean off hands oil from a touchscreen?
I don't find anything here that would help to my situation, and wiping the screen don't seems to remove the oil that has gotten trough my hands. I need a method without baby wipes which I don't posses, nor socks (or any cotton cloth), I don't…
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How would you find a torn page (to repair) in a large book
I enjoy problem solving (Lifehacking). Recently, someone asked me how I would find a torn page (to repair) in a large book. "Large" is the operative word here. It is inconveniently large — 1500 pages.
This one is simple but not easy:Start at the…
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How to effectively fix a leak in an inflatable mattress that is leaking on a seam?
It's not uncommon for air mattresses to leak along a seam. When this happens, repair kits are pretty much useless.
What is an effective way to repair a leak in an air mattress when the leak is along a seam?
If curing is involved, the curing will…
End Anti-Semitic Hate
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How to wear the headphone with less stress for my head?
I am using Jabra Evolve 65 headphones for my work. However, I find it is quite stressful for my head.
I am looking for some solutions to sort this problem out.
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How to increase road-walking shoes' durability…
I usually walk about 2km every day on roads. Shoes last less than two years. I am aware that most manufacturers suggest that shoes should last about 500 miles (800km), which corresponds approximately with this experience, but it feels wasteful,…
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Storing unworn shoes for years
I have a pair of shoes from Crocs that I like the design of, and am thinking of getting a second pair in case they get discontinued or significantly altered.
Does anyone have ideas/experience for storing unworn Crocs properly? This link says that…
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Neckties curling in the tip area
How do I un-curl the tip area of my necktie? Or, is there something I can sew onto tip area of necktie to keep it straight?
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Hack to make a chair harder to recline
I've got this chair, whose back* can recline - but does so even with the slightest weight against it, so in practice I just can't sit straight.
*: Actually, the recline involves the back and the arms.
I'd like to make it harder to recline, and…
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