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How to apply isce melter to roof?
There have been some heavy snowstorms in my locale, with accumulations well over 1m (40"). Though the roof can bear the weight, ice-dams at the gutters cause melt water to go underneath, and that ...
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How can I improvise a reusable, washable cover or wrap to protect my eye bags?
My optometrist "prescribed" these reusable, microwavable eye bags as treatment. I must cloak, sheathe wrap these eye bags in something, as a protective layer against my oils, pus, tears, etc....
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How to avoid fog on helmet while driving?
While riding a two-wheeler, fog often forms on the helmet visor, especially in cold or humid weather. To avoid this, I usually keep the helmet visor open. However, this creates another problem—dust, ...
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How to keep my boots from rubbing me?
Leather or rubber boots. I get sores from rubbing on my slim feet.
How to prevent this rubbing and the sores?
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Repairing cigarette burn on upholstery?
How do I fix a cigarette burn on my new car's fabric front seat?
I have vacuumed the loose fabric and a hole in the upholstery remains.
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Is there a safe way to remove a paper print, glued with dry glue sticks, without damaging it?
I have some posters printed on a slightly thick paper, that has been glued on to a cardboard using only dry glue stick (maybe around a month ago). I would like to remove the poster and paste it on to ...
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Aluminum bulkhead cleaning
I have a flatbed trailer. The chain boxes are welded to the aluminum bulkhead. Over time it gets dirty. It also has stains from where the chains and binders rubbed. What is the best way to clean it?
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Remove "factory" smell from thermos bottle jnl-755
New water bottles (especially the lid) always come with a machine-like smell that is offensive (makes me a bit nauseous). Washing it with hand (or ultrasonic with plain water) doesn’t help, nor does ...
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How can I record the sounds of someone running around in a neighboring apartment?
How can I record the sounds of someone "running around" in a neighboring apartment?
My cell phone recording can not pick up the "running around" sound in an adjacent apartment ...
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How to fix a squeaky bed?
I have a wooden bed with a wooden slatted frame, and it makes a lot of squeaking noises, even with slight movements. I think it's more likely the slats. I've already tried padding the contact area ...
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How can I clean this Intertek fan?
How can I clean this Intertek fan ?
I have got it partially disassembled.
I could not find a manual for it.
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Do any tieless lace adapters, which can cope with thick laces, and/or aglets, exist?
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I own some HAIX Airpower XR1s, which are ridiculously durable. However, they are sold with very generic (and, consequently, weak) default laces. Consequently, I have chosen "Spec Ops ...
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How can I get cool air from my window A.C. to a bedroom?
How can I get cool air from Window AC to my bedroom ?
I am not picky about how the solution looks like.
A window A.C. unit in the bedroom is off the table.
Doors will remain open.
Flexible ductwork is ...
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Installing a security camera to an outside wall without drilling
I live in an apartment building and I want to park my bicycle in the yard. I want to install a security camera on the wall of the building.
The camera has a place for screws, but I can't drill through ...
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How can I improve the attachment of a small piece of a pool noodle to my car antenna?
How can I improve the attachment of a small piece of a pool noodle to my car antenna?
I need to decrease the diameter so it fits more snugly to my car antenna.
I use it to help me find my car.
I used ...